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Amitrust 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amitrust 250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amitrust 250 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amitrust 250 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amitrust 250 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amitrust 250 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amitrust 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amitrust 250 Injection related warnings section.
Amitrust 250 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Amitrust 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amitrust 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amitrust 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amitrust 250 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amitrust 250 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amitrust 250 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 250 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 250 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 250 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Amitrust rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amitrust 250 Injection on the Heart?
Amitrust is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amitrust 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amitrust 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amitrust 250 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 250 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Amitrust 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amitrust 250 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amitrust 250 Injection
Taking Amitrust 250 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amitrust 250 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amitrust 250 Injection with alcohol will be.
Occasionally, Amitrust can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
No, Amitrust is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Do not self-administer Amitrust. 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 Amitrust please inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Amitrust on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
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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