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Amicom, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amicom have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amicom. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amicom as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Amicom 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amicom is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amicom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amicom related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amicom since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amicom are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Amicom may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Amicom, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amicom 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 Amicom safe for pregnant women?
Amicom 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 Amicom safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amicom in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amicom on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amicom on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amicom on the Liver?
Amicom is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amicom on the Heart?
Side effects of Amicom rarely affect the heart.
Amicom 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 Amicom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicom habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amicom has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amicom will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Amicom should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amicom for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amicom
Taking Amicom with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicom
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amicom and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Amicom has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Amicom 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 Amicom together.
Discontinuing Amicom on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
No, Amicom 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.
Occasionally, Amicom can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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