Amee 500 Injection

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  • Contains / Salt: Amikacin (500 mg)
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Amee 500 Injection Information

Amee 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amee 500 Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Amee 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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, Amee 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amee 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Amee 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Amee 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Amee 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amee 500 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amee 500 Injection contraindications section.

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

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



Amee 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Amee 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Amee 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

Amee 500 Injection Related Warnings

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


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

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


    There is no research available on the side effects of Amee in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

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


    Consumption of Amee can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

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


    Side effects of Amee rarely affect the liver.

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


    Side effects of Amee rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Amee 500 Injection Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Amee 500 Injection

  • Is this Amee 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Amee 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 Amee 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Amee 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


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

    No

Amee 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amee 500 Injection


    Taking Amee 500 Injection with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amee 500 Injection


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amee 500 Injection with alcohol.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Amee 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

How does Amee work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amee 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 about 5 years ago

Is Amee safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amee 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Amee nephrotoxic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Amee is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amee 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 Amee with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Amee?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Amee can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Amee without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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



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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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