Amiject 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Amiject 100 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amiject 100 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amiject 100 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amiject 100 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amiject 100 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amiject 100 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amiject 100 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amiject 100 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amiject 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Amiject 100 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Amiject 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amiject 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amiject 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amiject 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amiject should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amiject 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Amiject for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Amiject 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amiject on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amiject 100 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amiject on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amiject 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amiject may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amiject 100 Injection 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 Amiject 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiject 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amiject 100 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amiject 100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amiject 100 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amiject 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiject 100 Injection
It is safe to take Amiject 100 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiject 100 Injection
Information about the interaction of Amiject 100 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Amiject is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amiject 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 Amiject with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Amiject is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amiject 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.
Yes, Amiject is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Amiject is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amiject without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Discontinuing Amiject 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.
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