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Amito Benefits & Uses

Amito is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amito 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

Amito Related Warnings

Is the use of Amito safe for pregnant women?

Amito 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 Amito safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Amito in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amito on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Amito on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Amito on the Heart?

Side effects of Amito rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amito with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amito Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amito

Is this Amito habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Amito only as per medical advice.

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

No, Amito cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amito Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amito

Taking Amito with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amito

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amito

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amito cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Amito 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Amito nephrotoxic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Amito is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amito taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Amito with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Amito available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amito 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Amito?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Amito. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Amito please inform your doctor immediately.