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Amikas 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amikas 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Amikas 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amikas 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amikas 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amikas 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amikas 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amikas 500 Injection related warnings section.
Amikas 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amikas 500 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amikas 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amikas 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amikas 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amikas 500 Injection 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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Is the use of Amikas 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amikas has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amikas without medical advice.
Is the use of Amikas 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amikas for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amikas 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amikas on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amikas 500 Injection on the Liver?
Amikas may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amikas 500 Injection on the Heart?
Amikas is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikas 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikas 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amikas 500 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Amikas 500 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Amikas 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amikas 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amikas 500 Injection
You can take Amikas 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikas 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amikas 500 Injection.
Yes, Amikas is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Amikas cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amikas by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Amikas should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
No, Amikas is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Amikas is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amikas without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Amikas can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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