Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Amicin 100 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amicin 100 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Amicin 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amicin 100 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Amicin 100 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amicin 100 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amicin 100 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amicin 100 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amicin 100 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amicin 100 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amicin 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amicin 100 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amicin 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 |
Is the use of Amicin 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amicin Injection has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amicin Injection without medical advice.
Is the use of Amicin 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amicin Injection on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amicin Injection will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amicin 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Amicin Injection may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amicin 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amicin Injection has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amicin 100 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amicin Injection on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amicin 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicin 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amicin 100 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amicin 100 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amicin 100 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amicin 100 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amicin 100 Injection
Taking Amicin 100 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicin 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amicin 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Amicin Injection 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.
Occasionally, Amicin Injection 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.
Amicin Injection 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.
Amicin Injection is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amicin Injection without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Amicin Injection 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.
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