Amistar 500 mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amistar 500 mg Injection Information

Amistar 500 mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amistar 500 mg Injection have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Amistar 500 mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Amistar 500 mg Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amistar 500 mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Amistar 500 mg Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amistar 500 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amistar 500 mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amistar 500 mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Amistar 500 mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Amistar 500 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
Severe Interaction of Amistar with Other Drugs
Amistar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amistar
Amistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amistar 500 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Amistar 500 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amistar 500 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 500 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Amistar 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 mg Injection on the Liver?

Amistar has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amistar 500 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

Severe Interaction of Amistar 500 mg Injection with Other Drugs

Amistar 500 mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amistar 500 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amistar 500 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 500 mg Injection

Is this Amistar 500 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Amistar 500 mg Injection is addictive.

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

Amistar 500 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 500 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 500 mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Amistar 500 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amistar 500 mg Injection

You can take Amistar 500 mg Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amistar 500 mg Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amistar 500 mg Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amistar 500 mg Injection

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amistar cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , 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

How to take Amistar?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Amistar. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Amistar please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Amistar safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amistar 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Amistar?

Amistar 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.