Aminogen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Aminogen have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Aminogen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Aminogen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Aminogen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Aminogen is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Aminogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Aminogen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Aminogen in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. The section on Aminogen contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Aminogen have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Aminogen is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Aminogen 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aminogen is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Aminogen safe for pregnant women?
Aminogen has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Aminogen without medical advice.
Is the use of Aminogen safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Aminogen for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Aminogen on the Kidneys?
Aminogen may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Aminogen on the Liver?
Aminogen has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Aminogen on the Heart?
Aminogen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Aminogen 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 Aminogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aminogen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Aminogen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Aminogen since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Aminogen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aminogen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Aminogen
Taking Aminogen with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aminogen
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aminogen and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Aminogen 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.
Occasionally, Aminogen 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.
Yes, Aminogen is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Aminogen 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 Aminogen with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Aminogen can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Aminogen 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.
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