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Amital Benefits & Uses

Amital is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amital 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

Amital Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amital 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)

Amital Related Warnings

Is the use of Amital safe for pregnant women?

Amital can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Amital safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amital in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amital is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amital on the Kidneys?

Amital may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Amital on the Liver?

Amital has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amital on the Heart?

Amital is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amital with Other Drugs

Amital should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amital Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amital

Is this Amital habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amital has not been reported.

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

Amital will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Amital is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Amital is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Amital Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amital

Taking Amital with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amital

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amital with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amital

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Amital without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Amital is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amital without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Amital with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Amital cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amital by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Amital should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amital cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amital is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amital 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Amital?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Amital. 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 Amital please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Amital?

Amital 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.