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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 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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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.
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.
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.
What is the effect of Acmacin 500 Injection on the Liver?
Acmacin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Acmacin 500 Injection on the Heart?
Acmacin is rarely harmful for the heart.
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 -
Is this Acmacin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acmacin 500 Injection is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Acmacin 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acmacin 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acmacin 500 Injection
You can take Acmacin 500 Injection with food.
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.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137
