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Amitax Benefits & Uses

Amitax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amitax 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

Amitax Related Warnings

Is the use of Amitax safe for pregnant women?

Amitax should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Amitax safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Amitax for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amitax on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Amitax on the Liver?

Amitax has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amitax on the Heart?

Side effects of Amitax rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amitax with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amitax Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Amitax

Is this Amitax habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Amitax is addictive.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Amitax since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amitax only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Amitax cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amitax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amitax

Taking Amitax with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amitax

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amitax

Question over 5 years ago

How does Amitax work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amitax is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Amitax on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Amitax 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amitax cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Amitax does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Amitax?

Amitax is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Amitax cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amitax is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amitax 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.