Amikazin 100 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amikazin Benefits & Uses

Amikazin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Amikazin 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

Amikazin Related Warnings

Is the use of Amikazin safe for pregnant women?

Amikazin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amikazin safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amikazin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amikazin will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amikazin on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Amikazin on the Liver?

Amikazin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amikazin on the Heart?

Amikazin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amikazin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amikazin Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Amikazin

Is this Amikazin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amikazin.

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

Amikazin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amikazin only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Amikazin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Amikazin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amikazin

You can take Amikazin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikazin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amikazin with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amikazin

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Amikazin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Amikazin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amikazin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Amikazin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amikazin 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 Amikazin together.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Amikazin safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amikazin 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Amikazin ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Amikazin has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Amikazin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amikazin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.