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Unimika, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Unimika have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Unimika. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Unimika as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Unimika normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Unimika's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Unimika related warnings talks about Unimika's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Unimika 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 Unimika are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Unimika may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Unimika is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Unimika 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 Unimika safe for pregnant women?
Unimika shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Unimika safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Unimika for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Unimika on the Kidneys?
Use of Unimika may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Unimika on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Unimika on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Unimika on the Heart?
Unimika is rarely harmful for the heart.
Unimika 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 Unimika unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unimika habit forming or addictive?
Unimika is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Unimika as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Unimika only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Unimika is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Unimika
Taking Unimika with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unimika
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Unimika.
No, Unimika cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Unimika 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 Unimika 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.
Occasionally, Unimika 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.
Yes, Unimika 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.
Unimika 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.
Yes, Unimika is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Unimika will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
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