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Alinfec Benefits & Uses

Alinfec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Alinfec 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

Alinfec Related Warnings

Is the use of Alinfec safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Alinfec safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Alinfec for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Alinfec on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Alinfec on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Alinfec on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Alinfec on the Heart?

Side effects of Alinfec rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alinfec with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alinfec Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Alinfec

Is this Alinfec habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Alinfec.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alinfec since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Alinfec only as per medical advice.

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

No, Alinfec is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Alinfec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alinfec

Taking Alinfec with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alinfec

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Alinfec

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alinfec cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Alinfec 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Alinfec cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Alinfec is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Alinfec will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Alinfec available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Alinfec 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 about 6 years ago

What is Alinfec?

Alinfec 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Alinfec on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Alinfec on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.