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Amito, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amito has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amito. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amito have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amito are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amito is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amito related warnings talks about Amito's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amito since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amito contraindications section.
Additionally, Amito may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amito is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amito 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amito is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amito safe for pregnant women?
Amito shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amito safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Amito for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Amito on the Kidneys?
Use of Amito may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amito on the Liver?
Amito may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amito on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amito on the heart have been reported.
Amito should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amito unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amito habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amito is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amito since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amito is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amito for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amito
You can take Amito with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amito
Information about the interaction of Amito and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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
