Amkey 250 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amkey 250 Mg Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amkey 250 Mg Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amkey 250 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amkey 250 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Amkey 250 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Amkey 250 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Amkey 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amkey 250 Mg 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Amkey 250 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Amkey 250 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amkey 250 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amkey 250 Mg 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 Amkey 250 Mg Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amkey 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amkey 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 Amkey 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amkey in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amkey is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amkey 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Amkey can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Amkey 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Amkey is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amkey 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Amkey rarely affect the heart.
Amkey 250 Mg 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 Amkey 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amkey 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amkey 250 Mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amkey 250 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amkey 250 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amkey 250 Mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amkey 250 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Amkey 250 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amkey 250 Mg Injection
Information about the interaction of Amkey 250 Mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Amkey is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amkey 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 Amkey with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Do not self-administer Amkey. 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 Amkey please inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Amkey 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.
Amkey is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amkey without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Amkey 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.
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References
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