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Amimax 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amimax 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Amimax 100 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amimax 100 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amimax 100 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amimax 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amimax 100 Injection related warnings talks about Amimax 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amimax 100 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amimax 100 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amimax 100 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amimax 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amimax 100 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 Amimax 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amimax 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amimax can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amimax 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amimax in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amimax 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amimax on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amimax 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amimax is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amimax 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amimax may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amimax 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amimax 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amimax 100 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amimax 100 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amimax 100 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amimax 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amimax 100 Injection
Taking Amimax 100 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amimax 100 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amimax 100 Injection.
Yes, Amimax 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 Amimax together.
Yes, Amimax 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.
Discontinuing Amimax 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.
Amimax is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amimax without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Amimax 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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