Amiject 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amiject 500 Injection Information

Amiject 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amiject 500 Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amiject 500 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amiject 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amiject 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Amiject 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amiject 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amiject 500 Injection related warnings section.

Amiject 500 Injection 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 Amiject 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Amiject 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amiject 500 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Amiject Benefits & Uses
Amiject Dosage & How to Take
Amiject Side Effects
Amiject Related Warnings
Amiject Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amiject
Amiject Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amiject 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Amiject 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Amiject 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

Amiject 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Amiject 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amiject. If you are pregnant, do not take Amiject without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amiject 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amiject for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amiject 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Amiject 500 Injection on the Liver?

Amiject is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amiject 500 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Amiject 500 Injection Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Amiject 500 Injection

Is this Amiject 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amiject 500 Injection has not been reported.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Amiject 500 Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, Amiject 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amiject 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amiject 500 Injection

Taking Amiject 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiject 500 Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amiject 500 Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Amiject with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Amiject cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amiject by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Amiject should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Amiject nephrotoxic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Amiject is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amiject taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Amiject with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amiject cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Amiject 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Amiject on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Amiject 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Amiject available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amiject 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.