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Amipic Benefits & Uses

Amipic is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Amipic 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

Amipic Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amipic 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)

Amipic Related Warnings

Is the use of Amipic safe for pregnant women?

Amipic should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Amipic safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Amipic in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amipic on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Amipic on the Liver?

Amipic has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amipic on the Heart?

Amipic has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amipic with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amipic Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amipic

Is this Amipic habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Amipic is addictive.

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

Amipic will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Amipic only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Amipic for mental disorders.

No

Amipic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amipic

Taking Amipic with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amipic

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amipic and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amipic

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Amipic 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 Amipic 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I take Amipic with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amipic 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 Amipic together.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Amipic work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amipic 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Amipic?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amipic cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Amipic 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.