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

Amikazin Benefits & Uses

Amikazin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amikazin 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

Amikazin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amikazin is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Headache
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Unknown

Uncoordinated Body Movements
Hearing Loss
Renal Impairment
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Amikazin Related Warnings

Is the use of Amikazin safe for pregnant women?

Amikazin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amikazin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amikazin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Amikazin on the Kidneys?

Use of Amikazin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Amikazin on the Liver?

Amikazin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amikazin on the Heart?

Amikazin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amikazin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amikazin Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amikazin

Is this Amikazin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amikazin.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Amikazin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Amikazin for mental disorders.

No

Amikazin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amikazin

Taking Amikazin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikazin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amikazin.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amikazin

Question about 6 years ago

What is Amikazin?

Amikazin 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

Does Amikazin cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amikazin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amikazin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amikazin ototoxic?

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

Yes, Amikazin 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

Can I take Amikazin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amikazin 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 Amikazin together.

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Amikazin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Amikazin 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.