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Amiron 100 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 Amiron 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amiron can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amiron 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amiron in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amiron 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Amiron may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amiron 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amiron has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amiron 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amiron is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiron 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiron 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amiron 100 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amiron 100 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amiron 100 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amiron 100 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiron 100 Injection
Taking Amiron 100 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiron 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amiron 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Amiron 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.
Amiron is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.
No, Amiron 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.
Amiron 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, Amiron 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.
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)
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