Amicip 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amicip 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Amicip 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amicip 500 Injection 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

Amicip 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amicip 500 Injection is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Headache
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Unknown

Uncoordinated Body Movements
Hearing Loss
Renal Impairment
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Amicip 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Amicip 500 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.

Severe
Is the use of Amicip 500 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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amicip 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Effects of Amicip on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Amicip 500 Injection on the Liver?

Amicip may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amicip 500 Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Amicip rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amicip 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Amicip 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amicip 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amicip 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amicip 500 Injection

Is this Amicip 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amicip 500 Injection.

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

Amicip 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Amicip 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Amicip 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Amicip 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amicip 500 Injection

Taking Amicip 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicip 500 Injection

Information about the interaction of Amicip 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amicip 500 Injection

Question about 6 years ago

What is Amicip?

Amicip 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amicip available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Amicip without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Amicip is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amicip without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amicip cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amicip is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amicip 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.