Amiron 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Amiron 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amiron 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

Amiron 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amiron 500 Injection 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)

Amiron 500 Injection Related Warnings

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

Amiron 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 Amiron 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Amiron in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

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

Use of Amiron may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

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

Amiron has very mild side effects on the liver.

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

Amiron is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amiron 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Amiron 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiron 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiron 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 Amiron 500 Injection

Is this Amiron 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amiron 500 Injection has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amiron 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amiron 500 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Amiron 500 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Amiron 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amiron 500 Injection

Taking Amiron 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiron 500 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amiron 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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