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Amikas is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amikas has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Amikas depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amikas as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amikas go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amikas is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amikas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amikas 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 Amikas have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amikas may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amikas is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amikas 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 Amikas safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amikas. If you are pregnant, do not take Amikas without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amikas safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amikas in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amikas on the Kidneys?
Use of Amikas may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amikas on the Liver?
Amikas has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amikas on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amikas on the heart have been reported.
Amikas 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 Amikas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikas habit forming or addictive?
Amikas is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amikas does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amikas is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikas cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amikas
It is safe to take Amikas with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikas
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amikas with alcohol.
Yes, Amikas 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.
No, Amikas cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amikas by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Amikas should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
No, Amikas 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.
Amikas is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amikas without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Amikas can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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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
