Amicip 100 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amicip 100 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Amicip 100 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Amicip 100 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amicip 100 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amicip 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amicip 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amicip 100 Injection related warnings section.
Amicip 100 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amicip 100 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amicip 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amicip 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amicip 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 |
| 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 Amicip 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amicip 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amicip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amicip 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amicip on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amicip will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amicip 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amicip on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amicip 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amicip may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amicip 100 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Amicip rarely affect the heart.
Amicip 100 Injection 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 Amicip 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicip 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amicip 100 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amicip 100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amicip 100 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amicip 100 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amicip 100 Injection
Taking Amicip 100 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicip 100 Injection
Information about the interaction of Amicip 100 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Amicip 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.
No, Amicip 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.
Amicip is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amicip without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Amicip is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amicip will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Amicip can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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