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Amistar 250 mg Injection Information

Amistar 250 mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amistar 250 mg Injection have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Amistar 250 mg Injection 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Amistar 250 mg Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amistar 250 mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Amistar 250 mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Amistar 250 mg Injection related warnings talks about Amistar 250 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Amistar 250 mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amistar 250 mg Injection contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Amistar 250 mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Amistar 250 mg Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Amistar Benefits & Uses
Amistar Dosage & How to Take
Amistar Side Effects
Amistar Related Warnings
Amistar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amistar
Amistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amistar 250 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Amistar 250 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Amistar 250 mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Amistar 250 mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amistar 250 mg Injection is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Headache
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Unknown

Uncoordinated Body Movements
Hearing Loss
Renal Impairment
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Amistar 250 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Amistar 250 mg Injection 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.

Severe
Is the use of Amistar 250 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amistar for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amistar 250 mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Effects of Amistar on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Amistar 250 mg Injection on the Liver?

Amistar has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amistar 250 mg Injection on the Heart?

Amistar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Amistar 250 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amistar 250 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Amistar 250 mg Injection

Is this Amistar 250 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Amistar 250 mg Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Amistar 250 mg Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amistar 250 mg Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Amistar 250 mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Amistar 250 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amistar 250 mg Injection

You can take Amistar 250 mg Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amistar 250 mg Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amistar 250 mg Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amistar 250 mg Injection

Question about 6 years ago

How does Amistar work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amistar cause constipation?

Dr. , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Amistar with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Amistar on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amistar cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency 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.