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Amiact is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amiact have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amiact. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amiact as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Amiact are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amiact is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amiact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amiact related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amiact since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Amiact contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Amiact may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amiact is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amiact 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 Amiact safe for pregnant women?
Amiact can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amiact safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amiact in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amiact on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amiact on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amiact on the Liver?
Amiact is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amiact on the Heart?
Amiact may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amiact 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 Amiact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiact habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amiact.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amiact will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Amiact should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amiact for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiact
Taking Amiact with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiact
Information about the interaction of Amiact and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Amiact is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amiact without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Amiact cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amiact 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 Amiact 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.
Amiact 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, Amiact 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.
Amiact can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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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
