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Amister 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amister 100 Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Amister 100 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Amister 100 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Amister 100 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amister 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amister 100 Injection related warnings talks about Amister 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amister 100 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amister 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Amister 100 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Amister 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amister 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 Amister 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amister shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amister 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amister in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amister 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amister on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amister 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amister has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amister 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amister is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amister 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amister 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amister 100 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amister 100 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amister 100 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amister 100 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amister 100 Injection
It is safe to take Amister 100 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amister 100 Injection
Information about the interaction of Amister 100 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Amister 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.
Amister is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amister without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Amister 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.
Yes, Amister is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amister 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 Amister with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Amister is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amister will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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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
