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Amiject is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amiject have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amiject. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amiject have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Amiject normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amiject's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Amiject's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amiject related warnings section.
Amiject can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amiject in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. The section on Amiject contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Amiject may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amiject is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amiject 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 Amiject 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.
Is the use of Amiject safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amiject for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amiject on the Kidneys?
Amiject may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amiject on the Liver?
Amiject is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amiject on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amiject on the heart have been reported.
Amiject should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiject unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiject habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amiject has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amiject as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amiject only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amiject cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amiject
Taking Amiject with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiject
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amiject with alcohol will be.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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