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Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml

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Synonym

AMIKACIN

Manufacturer/Marketer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called aminoglycosides used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection can be defined as the proliferation/multiplication of harmful strains of bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml works by inhibiting the production of bacterial proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml helps treat bacterial infections.

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as irritation at the site of application, skin rash, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml. Your doctor may advise you to get urine, blood, and hearing tests before and during the treatment to check for signs of side-effects. Depending upon the results of these tests your doctor may adjust the dose of Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml. You are advised to be well hydrated before and during the treatment with Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml.

Uses of Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called aminoglycosides. Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml is used to treat serious bacterial infections caused by bacteria. Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml works by inhibiting the production of bacterial proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, leads to the death of bacteria.

Directions for Use

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml

  • Irritation at the site of application
  • Skin rash
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Do not take Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml if you are allergic to any of the components, antibiotics related to aminoglycosides, sulphites, if you are suffering from a disorder called myasthenia gravis (severe weakness of muscles in the body), and dehydration. Talk to your doctor before taking Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml if you have any kidney problems, or hearing problems such as tinnitus (buzzing or ringing in the ears). You are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml as it may cause dizziness. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml. The doctor will prescribe you Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml may have interaction with water pills/diuretics (furosemide, ethacrynic acid), pain killers (indomethacin, aspirin, lidocaine), antibiotics (like penicillin, kanamycin, gentamycin, ceftriaxone, vancomycin); vitamin supplements (like thiamine), anti-cancer drugs (like cisplatin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No food interactions have been found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have dehydration, neuromuscular blockade (blockage of the neuromuscular transmission at the junction), ototoxicity (ear toxicity/ear dysfunction) and renal dysfunction (kidney problems).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • LIDOCAINE
  • GENTAMICIN
  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • THIAMINE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • PENICILLIN
  • KANAMYCIN
  • VANCOMYCIN
  • CISPLATIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Special Advise

  • You are advised to be well hydrated before and during the treatment with Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: It is the proliferation/multiplication of harmful strains of bacteria inside or on the body. The general signs and symptoms of bacterial infections include fever, tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits and groin.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Other Info - AMI0042

FAQs

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called as aminoglycosides. Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml is used to treat serious bacterial infections. Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml works by inhibiting the production of bacterial proteins which are necessary for the existence of the bacteria. Thereby, leads to the death of bacteria.
Yes, Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml may lead to changes in kidney function. Your doctor will advise you to get blood and urine tests to evaluate the levels of protein or white/red blood cells and creatinine or nitrogen in blood samples. Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed in such patients.
Yes, Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml may cause dizziness. You are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml as it may cause dizziness and can affect vision. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Yes, antibiotics may cause diarrhoea. Include foods containing probiotics such as yoghurt, cheese, and buttermilk in your diet as it would help in proper digestion. Also, eat fibre-rich food like whole grain, beans, peas, and bananas. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhoea. Do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine without consulting your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are advised not to consume alcohol while taking Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml as it may lead to unwanted side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml belongs to pregnancy category-D. If you are pregnant, the doctor will prescribe Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml. The doctor will prescribe Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

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Driving

Caution

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml may cause dizziness, therefore you are advised to drive and operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml is safe to be used in people with liver problems if prescribed by a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed in such patients.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Amiject 500mg Injection 2ml can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Dose adjustment may be required as per the age and weight of the child.

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