Acmacin 500 Injection

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Acmacin 500 Injection Information

Acmacin 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Acmacin 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Acmacin 500 Injection 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Acmacin 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acmacin 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acmacin 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Acmacin 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acmacin 500 Injection related warnings section.

Acmacin 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acmacin 500 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other contraindications of Acmacin 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Acmacin 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Acmacin 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Acmacin 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Acmacin 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Acmacin 500 Injection 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

Acmacin 500 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Acmacin 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Acmacin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Acmacin 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Acmacin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Acmacin 500 Injection on the Kidneys?


    Acmacin may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Acmacin 500 Injection on the Liver?


    Acmacin has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Acmacin 500 Injection on the Heart?


    Acmacin is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Acmacin 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acmacin 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Acmacin 500 Injection

  • Is this Acmacin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Acmacin 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.

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


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acmacin 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Acmacin 500 Injection 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?


    There is no benefit of taking Acmacin 500 Injection for mental disorders.

    No

Acmacin 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Acmacin 500 Injection


    Taking Acmacin 500 Injection with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Acmacin 500 Injection


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acmacin 500 Injection with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Acmacin 500 Injection

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Acmacin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Acmacin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Acmacin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Acmacin?

Acmacin 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Acmacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Acmacin 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Acmacin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Acmacin 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 Acmacin together.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Acmacin safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acmacin 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.



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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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