Amilab 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amilab 500 Injection Information

Amilab 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Amilab 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amilab 500 Injection. 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, Amilab 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amilab 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Amilab 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amilab 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amilab 500 Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amilab 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amilab 500 Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Amilab 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amilab 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Amilab Benefits & Uses
Amilab Dosage & How to Take
Amilab Side Effects
Amilab Related Warnings
Amilab Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amilab
Amilab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amilab 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Amilab 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amilab 500 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

Amilab 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Amilab 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Amilab can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Amilab 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Amilab 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Amilab can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Amilab 500 Injection on the Liver?

Amilab has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amilab 500 Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Amilab on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Amilab 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amilab 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amilab 500 Injection

Is this Amilab 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Amilab 500 Injection does not cause addiction.

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

Amilab 500 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Amilab 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Amilab 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Amilab 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amilab 500 Injection

Taking Amilab 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amilab 500 Injection

Information about the interaction of Amilab 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amilab 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

How does Amilab work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amilab 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Amilab available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amilab 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Amilab cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amilab is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amilab will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Amilab with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amilab 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 Amilab together.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Amilab?

Amilab is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.