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Acmacin 500 Injection Information

Acmacin 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Acmacin 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Acmacin 500 Injection 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.

While these are the most often observed Acmacin 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acmacin 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acmacin 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Acmacin 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acmacin 500 Injection related warnings section.

Acmacin 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acmacin 500 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other contraindications of Acmacin 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Acmacin 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Acmacin 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Acmacin Benefits & Uses
Acmacin Dosage & How to Take
Acmacin Side Effects
Acmacin Related Warnings
Acmacin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acmacin
Acmacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acmacin 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Acmacin 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Acmacin 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acmacin 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Acmacin 500 Injection 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.

Severe
Is the use of Acmacin 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Acmacin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acmacin 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Effects of Acmacin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Acmacin 500 Injection on the Liver?

Acmacin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acmacin 500 Injection on the Heart?

Acmacin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Acmacin 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acmacin 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Acmacin 500 Injection

Is this Acmacin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Acmacin 500 Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Acmacin 500 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Acmacin 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Acmacin 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Acmacin 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acmacin 500 Injection

You can take Acmacin 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acmacin 500 Injection

Information about the interaction of Acmacin 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acmacin 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Acmacin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Acmacin?

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Acmacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Acmacin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Acmacin safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.