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Acmacin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Acmacin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Acmacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
While these are the most often observed Acmacin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acmacin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Acmacin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acmacin related warnings talks about Acmacin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Acmacin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Acmacin contraindications section.
Besides this, Acmacin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acmacin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Acmacin 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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Is the use of Acmacin safe for pregnant women?
Acmacin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Acmacin safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Acmacin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Acmacin on the Kidneys?
Effects of Acmacin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acmacin on the Liver?
Acmacin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Acmacin on the Heart?
Acmacin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Acmacin 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 Acmacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acmacin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acmacin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Acmacin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Acmacin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acmacin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acmacin
You can take Acmacin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acmacin
Information about the interaction of Acmacin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Acmacin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Acmacin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Acmacin 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, Acmacin 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.
Yes, Acmacin 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 Acmacin together.
Yes, Acmacin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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