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Amiva is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amiva also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Amiva is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amiva can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Amiva are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amiva is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Amiva has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amiva related warnings section.
Amiva 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 Amiva are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amiva may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amiva is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amiva 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 Amiva is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amiva safe for pregnant women?
Amiva can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amiva safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amiva in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amiva on the Kidneys?
Amiva may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amiva on the Liver?
Amiva may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amiva on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amiva on the heart have been reported.
Amiva 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 Amiva unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiva habit forming or addictive?
Amiva is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amiva does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amiva only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amiva for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiva
Taking Amiva with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiva
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amiva and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Amiva 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.
Discontinuing Amiva 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.
Yes, Amiva is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amiva 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 Amiva with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Amiva 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.
No, Amiva cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amiva 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 Amiva 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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