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Amipic 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amipic 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amipic 500 Injection. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amipic 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amipic 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.
Amipic 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Amipic 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amipic 500 Injection related warnings section.
Amipic 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amipic 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amipic 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amipic 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amipic 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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Is the use of Amipic 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection on the Liver?
Amipic has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amipic 500 Injection on the Heart?
Amipic has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amipic 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amipic 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amipic 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amipic 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amipic 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amipic 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amipic 500 Injection
Taking Amipic 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amipic 500 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amipic 500 Injection 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
