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Aycin 100 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Aycin 100 Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Aycin 100 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Aycin 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Aycin 100 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Aycin 100 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Aycin 100 Injection related warnings talks about Aycin 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Aycin 100 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Aycin 100 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Some other conditions that can be affected by Aycin 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Aycin 100 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Aycin 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Aycin 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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Is the use of Aycin 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Aycin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Aycin 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Aycin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Aycin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Aycin 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Aycin may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Aycin 100 Injection on the Liver?
Aycin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Aycin 100 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Aycin on the heart have been reported.
Aycin 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 Aycin 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aycin 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Aycin 100 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Aycin 100 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Aycin 100 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Aycin 100 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Aycin 100 Injection
Taking Aycin 100 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aycin 100 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Aycin 100 Injection.
Aycin 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.
Yes, Aycin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Aycin 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.
No, Aycin cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Aycin 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 Aycin 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, Aycin 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.
No, Aycin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137