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Akik 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Akik 250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Akik 250 Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Akik 250 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Akik 250 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 Akik 250 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Akik 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Akik 250 Injection related warnings section.
Akik 250 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Akik 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Akik 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Akik 250 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Akik 250 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 Akik 250 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 250 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 250 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 250 Injection on the Liver?
Akik is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Akik 250 Injection on the Heart?
Akik has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Akik 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Akik 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Akik 250 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Akik 250 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Akik 250 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Akik 250 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Akik 250 Injection
Taking Akik 250 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Akik 250 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Akik 250 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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