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

Amikanit 500 Injection Information

Amikanit 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amikanit 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amikanit 500 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amikanit 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amikanit 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Amikanit 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Amikanit 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amikanit 500 Injection related warnings section.

Amikanit 500 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 Amikanit 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Amikanit 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Amikanit 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Amikanit Benefits & Uses
Amikanit Dosage & How to Take
Amikanit Side Effects
Amikanit Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amikanit with Other Drugs
Amikanit Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amikanit
Amikanit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amikanit 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Amikanit 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amikanit 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

Amikanit 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Amikanit 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Amikanit 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 Amikanit 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

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

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

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

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

Side effects of Amikanit rarely affect the liver.

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

Side effects of Amikanit rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amikanit 500 Injection with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amikanit 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikanit 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 Amikanit 500 Injection

Is this Amikanit 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Amikanit 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amikanit 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Amikanit 500 Injection only as per medical advice.

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

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

No

Amikanit 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amikanit 500 Injection

Taking Amikanit 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikanit 500 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amikanit 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amikanit 500 Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Amikanit?

Amikanit 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 Amikanit available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amikanit 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Amikanit with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amikanit 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 Amikanit together.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Amikanit work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amikanit 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amikanit cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Amikanit 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.