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Amister 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amister 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amister 500 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amister 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amister 500 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.
In addition, Amister 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amister 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amister 500 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amister 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amister 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amister 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amister 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amister 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 Injection on the Liver?
Amister has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amister 500 Injection on the Heart?
Amister is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amister 500 Injection 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 Amister 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amister 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amister 500 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amister 500 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amister 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amister 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amister 500 Injection
It is safe to take Amister 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amister 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Amister 500 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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