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Acil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Acil have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Acil is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Acil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Acil's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acil related warnings talks about Acil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Acil can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acil in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other contraindications of Acil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Acil with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Acil, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Acil 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 Acil safe for pregnant women?
Acil 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 Acil safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Acil on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Acil will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Acil on the Kidneys?
Use of Acil may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Acil on the Liver?
Acil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Acil on the Heart?
Side effects of Acil rarely affect the heart.
Acil 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 Acil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acil habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Acil 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 Acil as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Acil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acil is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acil
It is safe to take Acil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acil
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Acil with alcohol.
Yes, Acil is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Acil 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 Acil with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Acil 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.
Acil is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.
Do not self-administer Acil. 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 Acil please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Acil 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.
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