Amikamac 100 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amikamac Benefits & Uses

Amikamac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amikamac 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

Amikamac Related Warnings

Is the use of Amikamac safe for pregnant women?

Amikamac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amikamac safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amikamac in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amikamac is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amikamac on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Amikamac on the Liver?

Side effects of Amikamac rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amikamac on the Heart?

Amikamac has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amikamac with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amikamac Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amikamac

Is this Amikamac habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amikamac has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amikamac since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Amikamac is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Amikamac is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Amikamac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amikamac

Taking Amikamac with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikamac

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amikamac with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amikamac

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Amikamac with penicillin?

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

No, Amikamac cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amikamac 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 Amikamac 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 almost 6 years ago

How to take Amikamac?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Amikamac?

Amikamac 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Amikamac without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Amikamac is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amikamac without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Amikamac 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 Amikamac 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.