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Amikatil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amikatil have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Amikatil depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amikatil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amikatil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Amikatil's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amikatil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amikatil is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. The section on Amikatil contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Amikatil have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Amikatil, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amikatil 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 Amikatil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amikatil safe for pregnant women?
Amikatil has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amikatil without medical advice.
Is the use of Amikatil safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amikatil for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amikatil on the Kidneys?
Use of Amikatil may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amikatil on the Liver?
Side effects of Amikatil rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amikatil on the Heart?
Side effects of Amikatil rarely affect the heart.
Amikatil 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 Amikatil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikatil habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amikatil is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amikatil will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amikatil only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikatil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amikatil
Taking Amikatil with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikatil
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amikatil.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
