Amikacin Sulfate Injection is indicated in the short-term treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas species, Escherichia coli, species of indole-positive and indole-negative Proteus, Providencia species, Klebsiella-Enterobacter-Serratia species, and Acinetobacter ( Mima-Herellea ) species.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amikacin. Full label: DailyMed.
Amikacin Sulfate Injection is indicated in the short-term treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas species, Escherichia coli, species of indole-positive and indole-negative Proteus, Providencia species, Klebsiella-Enterobacter-Serratia species, and Acinetobacter ( Mima-Herellea ) species. Clinical studies have shown Amikacin Sulfate Injection to be effective in bacterial septicemia (including neonatal sepsis); in serious infections of the respiratory tract, bones and joints, central nervous system (including meningitis) and skin and soft tissue; intra-abdominal infections (including peritonitis); and in burns and post-operative infections (including post-vascular surgery). Clinical studies have shown amikacin also to be effective in serious complicated and recurrent urinary tract infections due to these organisms. Bacteriologic studies should be performed to identify causative organisms and their susceptibilities to amikacin. Amikacin may be considered as initial therapy in suspected Gram-negative infections and therapy may be instituted before obtaining the results of susceptibility testing.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amikacin. Full label: DailyMed.
The patient’s pretreatment body weight should be obtained for calculation of correct dosage. Amikacin Sulfate Injection may be given intramuscularly or intravenously. The status of renal function should be estimated by measurement of the serum creatinine concentration or calculation of the endogenous creatinine clearance rate.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amikacin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
A history of hypersensitivity to amikacin is a contraindication for its use. A history of hypersensitivity or serious toxic reactions to aminoglycosides may contraindicate the use of any other aminoglycoside because of the known cross-sensitivities of patients to drugs in this class.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amikacin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
See WARNINGS box above. Aminoglycosides can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Aminoglycosides cross the placenta and there have been several reports of total irreversible, bilateral congenital deafness in children whose mothers received streptomycin during pregnancy. Although serious side effects to the fetus or newborns have not been reported in the treatment of pregnant women with other aminoglycosides, the potential for harm exists. Reproduction studies of amikacin have been performed in rats and mice and revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to amikacin.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amikacin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
All aminoglycosides have the potential to induce auditory, vestibular, and renal toxicity and neuromuscular blockade (see WARNINGS box). They occur more frequently in patients with present or past history of renal impairment, of treatment with other ototoxic or nephrotoxic drugs, and in patients treated for longer periods and/or with higher doses than recommended.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amikacin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
17 brands · 6 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Amikacin guide →
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amikacin.
What is Amicin 100?
Amicin 100mg Injection is a Amikacin medicine made by Biochem Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited. It comes as 100mg Injection.
What is the generic name of Amicin 100?
The generic name of Amicin 100 is Amikacin.
Which brands of Amikacin are available in Nepal?
17 brands of Amikacin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 6 makers — including Amicin 250mg Injection, Amicin 500mg Injection, Amikanex 250mg Injection, Amikanex 500mg Injection, Amikatil 100mg Injection, Amikatil 250mg Injection.
What are the side effects of Amikacin?
All aminoglycosides have the potential to induce auditory, vestibular, and renal toxicity and neuromuscular blockade (see WARNINGS box).
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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