Amizec 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Amizec 100 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Amizec 100 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amizec 100 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amizec 100 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amizec 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amizec 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amizec 100 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 Amizec 100 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Amizec 100 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amizec 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amizec 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amizec 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amizec 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amizec. If you are pregnant, do not take Amizec without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amizec 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amizec in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amizec is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amizec 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amizec on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amizec 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amizec has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amizec 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amizec is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amizec 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 Amizec 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amizec 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amizec 100 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Amizec 100 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amizec 100 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amizec 100 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amizec 100 Injection
It is safe to take Amizec 100 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amizec 100 Injection
Information about the interaction of Amizec 100 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Amizec cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amizec 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 Amizec 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.
Yes, Amizec is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amizec 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 Amizec with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Amizec 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.
Yes, Amizec 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.
Amizec 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.
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