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Aminat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Aminat have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Aminat. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Aminat have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Aminat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Aminat is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Aminat related warnings talks about Aminat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Aminat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Aminat contraindications section.
Additionally, Aminat may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Aminat, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Aminat 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Aminat safe for pregnant women?
Aminat has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Aminat without medical advice.
Is the use of Aminat safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Aminat on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Aminat will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Aminat on the Kidneys?
Effects of Aminat on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Aminat on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Aminat on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Aminat on the Heart?
Aminat is rarely harmful for the heart.
Aminat 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 Aminat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aminat habit forming or addictive?
Aminat does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Aminat will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Aminat is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Aminat in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Aminat
Taking Aminat with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aminat
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Aminat with alcohol.
Aminat is a prescription drug, hence do not take Aminat without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Aminat cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Aminat by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Aminat should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
Yes, Aminat is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Aminat 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.
Aminat can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Discontinuing Aminat 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 -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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