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Amicin Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amicin Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Amicin Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amicin Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amicin Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amicin Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amicin Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amicin Injection related warnings section.
Amicin Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amicin Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Amicin Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amicin Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amicin Injection 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amicin Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amicin Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amicin Injection has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amicin Injection without medical advice.
Is the use of Amicin Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amicin Injection on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amicin Injection will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amicin Injection on the Kidneys?
Amicin Injection may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amicin Injection on the Liver?
Amicin Injection has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amicin Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amicin Injection on the heart have been reported.
Amicin Injection 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 Amicin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicin Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amicin Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amicin Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amicin Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amicin Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amicin Injection
Taking Amicin Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicin Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amicin Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Amicin Injection 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.
Amicin Injection can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Amicin Injection 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.
Yes, Amicin Injection is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amicin Injection 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 Amicin Injection with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Do not self-administer Amicin Injection. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Amicin Injection please inform your doctor immediately.
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