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Amimax 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amimax 500 Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Amimax 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amimax 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Amimax 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amimax 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amimax 500 Injection related warnings talks about Amimax 500 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 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amimax 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Amimax 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amimax 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amimax 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 Amimax 500 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amimax 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 Injection on the Liver?
Amimax is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amimax 500 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 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amimax 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amimax 500 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 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amimax 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amimax 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amimax 500 Injection
Taking Amimax 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amimax 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amimax 500 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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