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Amikanit 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amikanit 500 Injection 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 Amikanit 500 Injection. 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, Amikanit 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amikanit 500 Injection 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.
Amikanit 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Amikanit 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amikanit 500 Injection related warnings section.
Amikanit 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amikanit 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amikanit 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amikanit 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amikanit 500 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
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 Amikanit 500 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amikanit 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amikanit can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amikanit 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amikanit for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amikanit 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amikanit on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amikanit 500 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Amikanit rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amikanit 500 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Amikanit rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikanit 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikanit 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amikanit 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amikanit 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amikanit 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amikanit 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amikanit 500 Injection
Taking Amikanit 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikanit 500 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amikanit 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Amikanit can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
No, Amikanit 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.
Discontinuing Amikanit 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.
No, Amikanit 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.
Do not self-administer Amikanit. 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 Amikanit please inform your doctor immediately.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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