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Amitax Information

Amitax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amitax have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Amitax is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Amitax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amitax are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Amitax's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amitax related warnings talks about Amitax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Amitax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amitax have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Amitax have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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


Amitax Benefits & Uses

Amitax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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:
  • 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

Amitax Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

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

Amitax Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amitax safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amitax. If you are pregnant, do not take Amitax without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Amitax safe during breastfeeding?


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

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


    Consumption of Amitax can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

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


    Very few cases of side effects of Amitax on the liver have been reported.

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


    Very few cases of side effects of Amitax on the heart have been reported.

    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 -


Frequently asked Questions about Amitax

  • Is this Amitax habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Amitax 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 Amitax as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Amitax only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Amitax is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Amitax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amitax


    Taking Amitax with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amitax


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amitax 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

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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