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Amimax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Amimax have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Amimax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amimax have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Amimax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Amimax has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amimax related warnings talks about Amimax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amimax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amimax contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Amimax have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amimax, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amimax 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 Amimax is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amimax safe for pregnant women?
Amimax can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amimax safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amimax in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amimax on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amimax on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amimax on the Liver?
Amimax is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amimax on the Heart?
Amimax may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amimax 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 Amimax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amimax habit forming or addictive?
Amimax does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amimax since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amimax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amimax is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amimax
Taking Amimax with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amimax
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amimax.
Yes, Amimax can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Amimax together.
Yes, Amimax 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.
Discontinuing Amimax 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.
Amimax is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amimax without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Amimax 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