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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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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 is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform 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.
Do not self-administer Amimax. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Amimax please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Amimax is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amimax 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.
Yes, Amimax 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.
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
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