Amilab 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Amilab 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amilab 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amilab 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amilab 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.
It is also important to note that Amilab 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amilab 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amilab 500 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amilab 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amilab 500 Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Amilab 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amilab 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amilab 500 Injection 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amilab 500 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amilab 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amilab has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amilab without medical advice.
Is the use of Amilab 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amilab for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amilab 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amilab on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amilab 500 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amilab on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amilab 500 Injection on the Heart?
Amilab is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amilab 500 Injection 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 Amilab 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amilab 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amilab 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amilab 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amilab 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amilab 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amilab 500 Injection
Taking Amilab 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amilab 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amilab 500 Injection with alcohol.
Occasionally, Amilab 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, Amilab has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Amilab is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amilab taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Amilab with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Amilab 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 Amilab together.
Amilab 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.
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