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Emica is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Emica also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Emica. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Emica as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emica go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Emica has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Emica related warnings talks about Emica's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Emica 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Emica are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Emica have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emica is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Emica 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 Emica safe for pregnant women?
Emica can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Emica safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Emica for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Emica on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Emica can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Emica on the Liver?
Emica is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Emica on the Heart?
Emica is rarely harmful for the heart.
Emica 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 Emica unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emica habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Emica has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Emica will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Emica is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Emica is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emica
Taking Emica with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emica
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Emica with alcohol.
Yes, Emica is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Emica 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.
Yes, Emica 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.
Occasionally, Emica can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Yes, Emica 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, Emica 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