Amikatil 100 Injection

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Amikatil 100 Injection Information

Amikatil 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amikatil 100 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Amikatil 100 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Amikatil 100 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amikatil 100 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Amikatil 100 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amikatil 100 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amikatil 100 Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amikatil 100 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amikatil 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Amikatil 100 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amikatil 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.


Amikatil 100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Amikatil 100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Amikatil 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
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Amikatil 100 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amikatil 100 Injection is used -

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

  • Uncoordinated Body Movements
  • Hearing Loss
  • Renal Impairment
  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Amikatil 100 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amikatil 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Amikatil has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amikatil without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Amikatil 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amikatil for breastfeeding women are not known.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Amikatil 100 Injection on the Kidneys?


    Use of Amikatil may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Amikatil 100 Injection on the Liver?


    Side effects of Amikatil rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amikatil 100 Injection on the Heart?


    Side effects of Amikatil rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Amikatil 100 Injection with Other Drugs

Amikatil 100 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe


Amikatil 100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikatil 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Amikatil 100 Injection

  • Is this Amikatil 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Amikatil 100 Injection is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Amikatil 100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Amikatil 100 Injection only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Amikatil 100 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Amikatil 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amikatil 100 Injection


    Taking Amikatil 100 Injection with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amikatil 100 Injection


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amikatil 100 Injection.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
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

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