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Amiject 250 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amiject 250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amiject 250 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amiject 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amiject 250 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amiject 250 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amiject 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amiject 250 Injection 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 contraindications of Amiject 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amiject 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amiject 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amiject 250 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 |
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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Is the use of Amiject 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amiject. If you are pregnant, do not take Amiject without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amiject 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amiject for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amiject 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Amiject may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amiject 250 Injection on the Liver?
Amiject is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amiject 250 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amiject on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiject 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiject 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amiject 250 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amiject 250 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amiject 250 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amiject 250 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amiject 250 Injection
Taking Amiject 250 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiject 250 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amiject 250 Injection with alcohol will be.
No, Amiject cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amiject 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 Amiject 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.
Yes, Amiject is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amiject 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 Amiject with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Amiject 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.
Discontinuing Amiject 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.
No, Amiject 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.
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