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Amfect is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Amfect depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Amfect 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
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Is the use of Amfect safe for pregnant women?
Amfect should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amfect safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amfect for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amfect on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amfect on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amfect on the Liver?
Amfect has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amfect on the Heart?
Amfect has very mild side effects on the heart.
Amfect 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 Amfect unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amfect habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amfect has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amfect since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amfect is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amfect is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amfect
You can take Amfect with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amfect
Information about the interaction of Amfect and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Amfect can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Amfect is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amfect 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.
No, Amfect cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amfect 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 Amfect 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, Amfect 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.
Occasionally, Amfect 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.
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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
