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Amikab is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amikab also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Amikab depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amikab as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amikab go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Amikab's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Amikab's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amikab related warnings section.
Amikab is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Amikab have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amikab may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amikab is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amikab 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 Amikab safe for pregnant women?
Amikab can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amikab safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amikab in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amikab is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amikab on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amikab on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amikab on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amikab on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amikab on the Heart?
Amikab may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amikab 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 Amikab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikab habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amikab.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amikab will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Amikab should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikab cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amikab
You can take Amikab with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikab
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amikab with alcohol will be.
Amikab can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Occasionally, Amikab can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Yes, Amikab 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.
Amikab 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.
Discontinuing Amikab 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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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
