Amtop: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amtop Information

Amtop is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amtop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Amtop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Amtop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amtop normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Amtop has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amtop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amtop related warnings section.

Amtop 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 Amtop have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Amtop may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Amtop, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Amtop Benefits & Uses
Amtop Dosage & How to Take
Amtop Side Effects
Amtop Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amtop with Other Drugs
Amtop Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amtop
Amtop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amtop Benefits & Uses

Amtop is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Amtop Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Amtop Related Warnings

Is the use of Amtop safe for pregnant women?

Amtop can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Amtop safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amtop for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amtop on the Kidneys?

There may be some severe side effects of Amtop on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Amtop on the Liver?

Amtop may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amtop on the Heart?

Side effects of Amtop rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amtop with Other Drugs

Amtop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amtop Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amtop unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Amtop

Is this Amtop habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amtop.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Amtop will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Amtop only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Amtop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amtop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amtop

Taking Amtop with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amtop

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amtop.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amtop

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Amtop safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amtop 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amtop available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amtop 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Amtop work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amtop is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amtop cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amtop is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amtop will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.