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Amimac 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amimac is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amimac safe for pregnant women?
Amimac has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amimac without medical advice.
Is the use of Amimac safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amimac for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amimac on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Amimac can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Amimac on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amimac on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amimac on the Heart?
Amimac may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amimac 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 Amimac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amimac habit forming or addictive?
Amimac is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Amimac since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amimac only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amimac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amimac
Taking Amimac with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amimac
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amimac and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Amimac 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.
Amimac can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Amimac 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.
Yes, Amimac 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.
Discontinuing Amimac on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
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