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Amiron 100 Injection 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 Amiron 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amiron has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amiron without medical advice.
Is the use of Amiron 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Amiron for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Amiron 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amiron on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amiron 100 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amiron on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amiron 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amiron is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiron 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiron 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amiron 100 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amiron 100 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amiron 100 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amiron 100 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiron 100 Injection
It is safe to take Amiron 100 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiron 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amiron 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Amiron 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.
Amiron 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, Amiron 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.
Amiron 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.
Yes, Amiron 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
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