Akik 100 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Akik Benefits & Uses

Akik is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Akik 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

Akik Related Warnings

Is the use of Akik safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Akik. If you are pregnant, do not take Akik without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Akik safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Akik on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Akik can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Akik on the Liver?

Akik is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Akik on the Heart?

Akik has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Akik with Other Drugs

Akik should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Akik Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Akik

Is this Akik habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Akik.

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

Akik will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Akik only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Akik in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Akik Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Akik

Taking Akik with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Akik

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Akik and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Akik

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Akik work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Akik is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Akik ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Akik has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Akik cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Akik can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Akik?

Akik 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 over 5 years ago

Is Akik safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Akik 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.