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Amimax 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amimax 250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amimax 250 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amimax 250 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amimax 250 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Amimax 250 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Amimax 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amimax 250 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amimax 250 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amimax 250 Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Amimax 250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amimax 250 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amimax 250 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 250 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amimax 250 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 250 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 250 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 250 Injection on the Liver?
Amimax is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amimax 250 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 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amimax 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amimax 250 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 250 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amimax 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amimax 250 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amimax 250 Injection
Taking Amimax 250 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amimax 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amimax 250 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
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
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