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Amee is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amee also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Amee is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amee as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amee 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.
Amee's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Amee related warnings talks about Amee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amee 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 Amee contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Amee with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amee is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amee 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 Amee safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amee. If you are pregnant, do not take Amee without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amee safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amee in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amee on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Amee can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Amee on the Liver?
Side effects of Amee rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amee on the Heart?
Side effects of Amee rarely affect the heart.
Amee 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 Amee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amee habit forming or addictive?
Amee is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amee as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Amee should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amee cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amee
Taking Amee with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amee
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amee with alcohol.
Amee 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, Amee 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.
Yes, Amee is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amee 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 Amee with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Amee can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Amee is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amee without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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