Alinfec 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Alinfec 500 Injection Information

Alinfec 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Alinfec 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Alinfec 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alinfec 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Alinfec 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alinfec 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Alinfec 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Alinfec 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Alinfec 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Alinfec 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alinfec 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Alinfec Benefits & Uses
Alinfec Dosage & How to Take
Alinfec Side Effects
Alinfec Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Alinfec with Other Drugs
Alinfec Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Alinfec
Alinfec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Alinfec 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Alinfec 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Alinfec 500 Injection 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 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Alinfec 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Alinfec rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alinfec 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Alinfec 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alinfec 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alinfec 500 Injection 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 500 Injection

Is this Alinfec 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Alinfec 500 Injection.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alinfec 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Alinfec 500 Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, Alinfec 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Alinfec 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alinfec 500 Injection

Taking Alinfec 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alinfec 500 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Alinfec 500 Injection

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 over 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.