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Amipic, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amipic has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Amipic depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amipic as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Amipic are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Amipic's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amipic related warnings talks about Amipic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amipic is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amipic contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Amipic with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amipic, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amipic 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 Amipic safe for pregnant women?
Amipic should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amipic safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amipic in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amipic on the Kidneys?
Amipic may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amipic on the Liver?
Amipic has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amipic on the Heart?
Amipic has very mild side effects on the heart.
Amipic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amipic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amipic habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amipic is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amipic will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amipic only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amipic for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amipic
Taking Amipic with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amipic
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amipic and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Amipic 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.
Yes, Amipic is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amipic taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Amipic with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Amipic can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
No, Amipic does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Yes, Amipic 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 Amipic together.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137
