Amicip is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amicip have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Amicip is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amicip can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amicip normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amicip has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amicip related warnings talks about Amicip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amicip can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amicip in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other contraindications of Amicip have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amicip have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amicip is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amicip 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 Amicip is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amicip safe for pregnant women?
Amicip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amicip safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amicip on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amicip will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amicip on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amicip on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amicip on the Liver?
Amicip may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amicip on the Heart?
Side effects of Amicip rarely affect the heart.
Amicip 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 Amicip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicip habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amicip.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amicip will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amicip is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amicip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amicip
Taking Amicip with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicip
Information about the interaction of Amicip and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Amicip 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.
No, Amicip 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.
Amicip is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amicip without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Amicip is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amicip 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.
Amicip can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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