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

Amikamed Benefits & Uses

Amikamed is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amikamed 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

Amikamed Related Warnings

Is the use of Amikamed safe for pregnant women?

Amikamed 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 Amikamed safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amikamed for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amikamed on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Amikamed can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Amikamed on the Liver?

Side effects of Amikamed rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amikamed on the Heart?

Amikamed is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amikamed with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amikamed Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amikamed

Is this Amikamed habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Amikamed is addictive.

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

Amikamed will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amikamed only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Amikamed is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Amikamed Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amikamed

It is safe to take Amikamed with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikamed

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amikamed with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amikamed

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amikamed cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Amikamed 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Amikamed?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Amikamed without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amikamed ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Amikamed has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Amikamed?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Amikamed. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Amikamed please inform your doctor immediately.