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Amiact 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amiact 500 Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Amiact 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Amiact 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Amiact 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Amiact 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Amiact 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amiact 500 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amiact 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Amiact 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Amiact 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amiact 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amiact 500 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 Amiact 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection on the Liver?
Amiact is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amiact 500 Injection on the Heart?
Amiact may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiact 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiact 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amiact 500 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amiact 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Amiact 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amiact 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiact 500 Injection
Taking Amiact 500 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiact 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Amiact 500 Injection 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
