Amikoside is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amikoside 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 Amikoside. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amikoside can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amikoside are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Amikoside's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Amikoside has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amikoside related warnings section.
Amikoside 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amikoside contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Amikoside have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amikoside, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amikoside 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amikoside is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amikoside safe for pregnant women?
Amikoside has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amikoside without medical advice.
Is the use of Amikoside safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amikoside in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amikoside on the Kidneys?
Use of Amikoside may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amikoside on the Liver?
Amikoside is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amikoside on the Heart?
Amikoside may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amikoside 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 Amikoside unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikoside habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amikoside.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amikoside since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amikoside should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikoside is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amikoside
Taking Amikoside with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikoside
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amikoside and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Amikoside is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amikoside taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Amikoside with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Do not self-administer Amikoside. 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 Amikoside please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Amikoside does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Yes, Amikoside 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.
Amikoside is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amikoside without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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