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Amicip 100 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amicip 100 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Amicip 100 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
While these are the most often observed Amicip 100 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amicip 100 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amicip 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amicip 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amicip 100 Injection related warnings section.
Amicip 100 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amicip 100 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amicip 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amicip 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amicip 100 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 Amicip 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amicip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amicip 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amicip on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amicip will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amicip 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amicip on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amicip 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amicip may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amicip 100 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Amicip rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amicip 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicip 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amicip 100 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amicip 100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amicip 100 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amicip 100 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amicip 100 Injection
Taking Amicip 100 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicip 100 Injection
Information about the interaction of Amicip 100 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Amicip 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.
No, Amicip 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.
Discontinuing Amicip 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.
Yes, Amicip 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.
Yes, Amicip can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Amicip together.
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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
