Amine Information
Amine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amine have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Amine is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amine is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amine related warnings talks about Amine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amine is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Amine have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Amine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amine is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amine Benefits & Uses
Amine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Other Benefits
Amine 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 |
Amine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amine is used -
Moderate
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Mild
- Headache
- Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Unknown
- Uncoordinated Body Movements
- Hearing Loss
- Renal Impairment
- Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Amine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Amine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amine. If you are pregnant, do not take Amine without a doctor's advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Amine safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amine is unavailable.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Amine on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Amine can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
Severe -
What is the effect of Amine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amine on the liver have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Amine on the Heart?
Amine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Amine with Other Drugs
Amine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Amine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Dehydration
- Parkinson's Disease
- Calcium Deficiency
- Hearing Loss
- Kidney Disease
- Drug Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Amine
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Is this Amine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amine.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amine as it does not make you drowsy.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amine only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Amine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Amine
Taking Amine with food does not cause any problems.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Amine
Information about the interaction of Amine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
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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
