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Amitrust 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. Secondary and off-label uses of Amitrust 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amitrust 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amitrust 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amitrust 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amitrust 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amitrust 500 Injection related warnings talks about Amitrust 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amitrust 500 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. The section on Amitrust 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Amitrust 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amitrust 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amitrust 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 Amitrust 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Amitrust rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amitrust 500 Injection on the Heart?
Amitrust is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amitrust 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 Amitrust 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amitrust 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amitrust 500 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 500 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Amitrust 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amitrust 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amitrust 500 Injection
Taking Amitrust 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amitrust 500 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amitrust 500 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
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