Amimac

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Amimac Information



Amimac Benefits & Uses

Amimac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Amimac 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


Amimac Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amimac is used -

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

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

Amimac Related Warnings

  • 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.

    Severe
  • 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.

    Unknown
  • 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.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Amimac on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Amimac on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • 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.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Amimac with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Amimac Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Amimac

  • Is this Amimac habit forming or addictive?


    Amimac is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • 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.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Amimac only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Amimac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Amimac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amimac


    Taking Amimac with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • 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.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Amimac

Question about 5 years ago

How does Amimac work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Amimac?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Amimac can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Amimac?

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Amimac ototoxic?

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

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Amimac on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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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