Amilab

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Amilab Information

Amilab is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amilab also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Amilab depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Amilab side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amilab 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.

In addition, Amilab's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amilab related warnings talks about Amilab's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Amilab 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amilab are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Amilab with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amilab is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Amilab Benefits & Uses

Amilab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Amilab 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


Amilab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amilab is used -

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

  • Uncoordinated Body Movements
  • Hearing Loss
  • Renal Impairment
  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Amilab Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amilab safe for pregnant women?


    Amilab can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Amilab safe during breastfeeding?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amilab on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amilab will cause side effects or not.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Amilab on the Kidneys?


    Consumption of Amilab can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Amilab on the Liver?


    Amilab has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amilab on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Amilab on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Amilab with Other Drugs

Amilab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Amilab Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Amilab

  • Is this Amilab habit forming or addictive?


    Amilab does not cause addiction.

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


    Amilab does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Amilab is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    Amilab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Amilab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amilab


    Taking Amilab with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amilab


    Information about the interaction of Amilab and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Amilab

Question about 5 years ago

How does Amilab work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amilab 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 over 4 years ago

Is Amilab available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amilab 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. 

Question over 4 years ago

Does Amilab cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amilab is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amilab 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Amilab with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amilab 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 Amilab together.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Amilab?

Amilab 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137

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