Amikanit 250 Injection

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Amikanit 250 Injection Information

Amikanit 250 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amikanit 250 Injection have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Amikanit 250 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amikanit 250 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Amikanit 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Amikanit 250 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Amikanit 250 Injection related warnings talks about Amikanit 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Amikanit 250 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amikanit 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Amikanit 250 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amikanit 250 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Amikanit 250 Injection Benefits & Uses

Amikanit 250 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Amikanit 250 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

Amikanit 250 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amikanit 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Amikanit 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 Amikanit 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Amikanit 250 Injection on the Kidneys?


    There may be some severe side effects of Amikanit on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Amikanit 250 Injection on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Amikanit on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amikanit 250 Injection on the Heart?


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

    Mild


Amikanit 250 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikanit 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Amikanit 250 Injection

  • Is this Amikanit 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Amikanit 250 Injection does not cause addiction.

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


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amikanit 250 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Amikanit 250 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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


    No, the use of Amikanit 250 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Amikanit 250 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amikanit 250 Injection


    Taking Amikanit 250 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amikanit 250 Injection


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amikanit 250 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Amikanit 250 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

What is Amikanit?

Amikanit 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 Amikanit available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amikanit 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 Amikanit with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amikanit 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 Amikanit together.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Amikanit work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amikanit 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Amikanit cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Amikanit can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.



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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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