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Amikapen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amikapen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Amikapen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amikapen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amikapen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amikapen has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amikapen related warnings talks about Amikapen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amikapen since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amikapen contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Amikapen with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amikapen is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amikapen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amikapen is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amikapen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amikapen. If you are pregnant, do not take Amikapen without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amikapen safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amikapen for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amikapen on the Kidneys?
Amikapen may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amikapen on the Liver?
Amikapen may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amikapen on the Heart?
Amikapen is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amikapen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikapen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikapen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amikapen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amikapen since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amikapen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikapen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amikapen
Taking Amikapen with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikapen
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amikapen with alcohol.
Yes, Amikapen can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Amikapen together.
Yes, Amikapen has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Amikapen is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amikapen taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Amikapen with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Amikapen on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Amikapen can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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
