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Amee 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amee 250 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Amee 250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amee 250 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Amee 250 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.
Amee 250 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Amee 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amee 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amee 250 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amee 250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amee 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amee 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 Amee 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amee has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amee without medical advice.
Is the use of Amee 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Amee for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Amee 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Amee may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amee 250 Injection on the Liver?
Amee may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amee 250 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amee on the heart have been reported.
Amee 250 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 Amee 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amee 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amee 250 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amee 250 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Amee 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amee 250 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amee 250 Injection
Taking Amee 250 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amee 250 Injection
Information about the interaction of Amee 250 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Amee 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, Amee 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.
Yes, Amee is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amee taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Amee with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Amee can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Amee is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amee without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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