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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 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amilab is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
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.
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.
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.
What is the effect of Amilab on the Liver?
Amilab has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amilab on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amilab on the heart have been reported.
Amilab 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 Amilab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amilab habit forming or addictive?
Amilab does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Amilab is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amilab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amilab
Taking Amilab with food is 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
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