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Akik 100 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Akik 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Akik 100 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Akik 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Akik 100 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Akik 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Akik 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Akik 100 Injection related warnings section.
Akik 100 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Akik 100 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Akik 100 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Akik 100 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Akik 100 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 Akik 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Akik 100 Injection 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.
Is the use of Akik 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Akik in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Akik 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Akik can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Akik 100 Injection on the Liver?
Akik is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Akik 100 Injection on the Heart?
Akik has very mild side effects on the heart.
Akik 100 Injection 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 Akik 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Akik 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Akik 100 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Akik 100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Akik 100 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Akik 100 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Akik 100 Injection
Taking Akik 100 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Akik 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Akik 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Akik has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Akik cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Akik by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Akik should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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