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Amistar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amistar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amistar. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amistar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Amistar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amistar's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amistar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amistar related warnings section.
Amistar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amistar in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amistar are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Amistar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amistar is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amistar 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 Amistar is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amistar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amistar. If you are pregnant, do not take Amistar without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amistar safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amistar for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amistar on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amistar on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amistar on the Liver?
Amistar has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amistar on the Heart?
Amistar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amistar 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 Amistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amistar habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amistar is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amistar does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amistar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amistar in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amistar
You can take Amistar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amistar
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amistar.
Amistar 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, Amistar 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, Amistar 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 Amistar together.
Discontinuing Amistar 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.
Yes, Amistar 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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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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