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Amiron is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amiron also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amiron. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amiron can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Amiron are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amiron is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amiron's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amiron related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amiron since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Amiron contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Amiron have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amiron is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amiron 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amiron is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amiron safe for pregnant women?
Amiron can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amiron safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amiron in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amiron on the Kidneys?
Use of Amiron may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amiron on the Liver?
Amiron has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amiron on the Heart?
Amiron is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amiron 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 Amiron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiron habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amiron 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 Amiron as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amiron only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amiron for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiron
Taking Amiron with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiron
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amiron and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Amiron has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Amiron cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amiron 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 Amiron 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, Amiron has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Amiron 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 Amiron together.
Yes, Amiron is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amiron 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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