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Amitrust 100 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amitrust 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amitrust 100 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amitrust 100 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amitrust 100 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Amitrust 100 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amitrust 100 Injection related warnings talks about Amitrust 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amitrust 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 Amitrust 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Amitrust 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amitrust 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amitrust 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 Amitrust 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amitrust should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amitrust 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amitrust on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amitrust will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amitrust 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amitrust on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amitrust 100 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Amitrust rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amitrust 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amitrust is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amitrust 100 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 Amitrust 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amitrust 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amitrust 100 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Amitrust 100 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Amitrust 100 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amitrust 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amitrust 100 Injection
Taking Amitrust 100 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amitrust 100 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amitrust 100 Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, Amitrust 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, Amitrust has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Amitrust 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.
Amitrust is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amitrust without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Amitrust 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
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