Amicid: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amicid Benefits & Uses

Amicid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amicid 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

Amicid Related Warnings

Is the use of Amicid safe for pregnant women?

Amicid shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amicid safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amicid on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amicid will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amicid on the Kidneys?

There may be some severe side effects of Amicid on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Amicid on the Liver?

Side effects of Amicid rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amicid on the Heart?

Side effects of Amicid rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amicid with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amicid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amicid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Amicid

Is this Amicid habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amicid.

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

Amicid does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Amicid should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Amicid in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Amicid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amicid

Taking Amicid with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicid

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amicid

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Amicid 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 Amicid 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amicid available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amicid 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 over 5 years ago

Is Amicid nephrotoxic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Amicid is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amicid 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 Amicid with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Amicid?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Amicid can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Amicid?

Amicid 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.