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Amtop is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amtop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Amtop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amtop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amtop normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amtop has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amtop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amtop related warnings section.
Amtop 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 contraindications of Amtop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amtop may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amtop, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amtop 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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Is the use of Amtop safe for pregnant women?
Amtop should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amtop safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amtop in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amtop on the Kidneys?
Amtop may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amtop on the Liver?
Amtop has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amtop on the Heart?
Side effects of Amtop rarely affect the heart.
Amtop 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 Amtop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amtop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amtop has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amtop as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Amtop 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 Amtop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amtop
Taking Amtop with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amtop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amtop with alcohol will be.
Yes, Amtop 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.
No, Amtop 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.
Amtop 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.
Yes, Amtop is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amtop 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.
Amtop can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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