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Maxee Benefits & Uses

Maxee is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Maxee 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

Maxee Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Maxee is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Headache
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Unknown

Uncoordinated Body Movements
Hearing Loss
Renal Impairment
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Maxee Related Warnings

Is the use of Maxee safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Maxee. If you are pregnant, do not take Maxee without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Maxee safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Maxee on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Maxee will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Maxee on the Kidneys?

Maxee may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Maxee on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Maxee on the Heart?

Maxee has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Maxee with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Maxee Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Maxee

Is this Maxee habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Maxee has not been reported.

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

Maxee does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Maxee only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Maxee for mental disorders.

No

Maxee Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Maxee

You can take Maxee with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Maxee

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Maxee

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Maxee on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Maxee 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Maxee with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Maxee cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Maxee 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 Maxee 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Maxee?

Maxee 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Maxee?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Maxee. 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 Maxee please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Maxee work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Maxee 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.