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Amisafe 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amisafe 100 Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Amisafe 100 Injection 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Amisafe 100 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amisafe 100 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amisafe 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Amisafe 100 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amisafe 100 Injection related warnings section.
Amisafe 100 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Amisafe 100 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Amisafe 100 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amisafe 100 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amisafe 100 Injection 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 Amisafe 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amisafe can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amisafe 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amisafe in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amisafe 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Amisafe may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amisafe 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amisafe may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amisafe 100 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Amisafe rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amisafe 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amisafe 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amisafe 100 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amisafe 100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amisafe 100 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amisafe 100 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amisafe 100 Injection
Taking Amisafe 100 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amisafe 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amisafe 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Amisafe cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amisafe 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 Amisafe 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.
No, Amisafe is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Yes, Amisafe can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Amisafe together.
Yes, Amisafe is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amisafe 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.
Yes, Amisafe has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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