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Amital Information

Amital, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Amital also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amital. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amital can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amital normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Amital has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amital has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amital related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amital since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amital have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Amital may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amital is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.


Amital Benefits & Uses

Amital is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Amital 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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

Amital Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

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

Amital Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amital safe for pregnant women?


    Amital 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 Amital safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amital in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amital is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Amital on the Kidneys?


    Amital may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

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


    Amital has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amital on the Heart?


    Amital is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Amital with Other Drugs

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

Severe


Amital Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Amital

  • Is this Amital habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Amital has not been reported.

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


    Amital will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Amital is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Amital is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Amital Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amital


    Taking Amital with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amital


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amital with alcohol will be.

    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

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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