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Amimac Benefits & Uses

Amimac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amimac 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

Amimac Related Warnings

Is the use of Amimac safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amimac. If you are pregnant, do not take Amimac without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amimac safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amimac in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amimac is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amimac on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Amimac on the Liver?

Amimac may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amimac on the Heart?

Amimac has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amimac with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amimac Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amimac

Is this Amimac habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amimac.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Amimac is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Amimac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amimac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amimac

You can take Amimac with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amimac

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amimac

Question about 6 years ago

How does Amimac work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amimac 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 almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Amimac?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 6 years ago

What is Amimac?

Amimac 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 Amimac ototoxic?

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

Yes, Amimac 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 discontinue Amimac 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 Amimac 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.