Amikanit 100 Injection Information
Amikanit 100 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Amikanit 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Amikanit 100 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Amikanit 100 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Amikanit 100 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amikanit 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amikanit 100 Injection related warnings talks about Amikanit 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amikanit 100 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amikanit 100 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amikanit 100 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Amikanit 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Amikanit 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amikanit 100 Injection Benefits & Uses
Amikanit 100 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Other Benefits
Amikanit 100 Injection Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
|
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
|
| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
|
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Amikanit 100 Injection Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amikanit 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Mild
- Headache
- Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Unknown
- Uncoordinated Body Movements
- Hearing Loss
- Renal Impairment
- Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Amikanit 100 Injection Related Warnings
-
Is the use of Amikanit 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amikanit can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Severe -
Is the use of Amikanit 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amikanit for breastfeeding women are not known.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Amikanit 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amikanit on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Amikanit 100 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Amikanit rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Amikanit 100 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Amikanit rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Amikanit 100 Injection with Other Drugs
Amikanit 100 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Amikanit 100 Injection Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikanit 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Dehydration
- Parkinson's Disease
- Calcium Deficiency
- Hearing Loss
- Kidney Disease
- Drug Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Amikanit 100 Injection
-
Is this Amikanit 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amikanit 100 Injection is not addictive in nature.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amikanit 100 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amikanit 100 Injection only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amikanit 100 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Amikanit 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol
-
Interaction between Food and Amikanit 100 Injection
Taking Amikanit 100 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikanit 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amikanit 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
See all substitutes for Amikanit
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137
