Amkey 250 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amkey 250 Mg Injection Information

Amkey 250 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amkey 250 Mg Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amkey 250 Mg Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amkey 250 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amkey 250 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Amkey 250 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Amkey 250 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Amkey 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Amkey 250 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amkey 250 Mg Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Amkey 250 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Amkey 250 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Amkey Benefits & Uses
Amkey Dosage & How to Take
Amkey Side Effects
Amkey Related Warnings
Amkey Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amkey
Amkey Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amkey 250 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Amkey 250 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amkey 250 Mg Injection 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

Amkey 250 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Amkey 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Amkey 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 Amkey 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Amkey 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Effects of Amkey on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Amkey 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Amkey rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amkey 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Amkey is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Amkey 250 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amkey 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amkey 250 Mg Injection

Is this Amkey 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amkey 250 Mg Injection has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amkey 250 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Amkey 250 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Amkey 250 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amkey 250 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amkey 250 Mg Injection

You can take Amkey 250 Mg Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amkey 250 Mg Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amkey 250 Mg Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amkey 250 Mg Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amkey cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Amkey 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 almost 5 years ago

Is Amkey nephrotoxic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Amkey is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amkey 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 Amkey with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Amkey with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amkey can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Amkey together.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Amkey work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amkey 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

Is Amkey safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amkey is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.