Amikin injection 100mg

About Amikin injection 100mg

Amikin injection 100mg Uses

• Serious infections from resistant gram-negative bacteria
• Complicated urinary tract infections
• Hospital acquired infections including pneumonia and sepsis
• Bone and soft tissue infections when prescribed

Drug Class

• Aminoglycoside antibiotic
• Broad spectrum antibacterial

What Experts Say

Amikacin is a powerful antibiotic often reserved for serious infections, including those caused by bacteria that have become resistant to other antibiotics.

It is given by injection in a hospital or clinic setting, with the dose calculated by body weight and adjusted based on kidney function and blood level monitoring.

Because it can affect the kidneys and hearing with prolonged use, doctors monitor kidney function and watch for ringing in the ears, dizziness or hearing changes throughout treatment.

Amikin injection 100mg formula

• Amikacin 100mg

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Amikin injection 100mg?

• Given by injection by a healthcare professional.
• Dose is based on body weight and kidney function.
• Requires monitoring of kidney function and hearing during treatment.
• Complete the full course as directed.

Drug Interactions

Amikacin can interact with other medicines that affect the kidneys or hearing.

• Other nephrotoxic medicines (certain diuretics, other antibiotics): Raises the risk of kidney harm.
• Other ototoxic medicines: Increases the risk of hearing or balance problems.
• Muscle relaxants used in anaesthesia: Amikacin can prolong their effect.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney function: Can affect the kidneys; requires monitoring, especially with prolonged use.
• Hearing and balance: Can affect hearing and balance, sometimes permanently; report any ringing or dizziness.
• Myasthenia gravis: Use with caution, as it can worsen muscle weakness in this condition.
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed, due to a risk to the baby's hearing.

Amikin injection 100mg Side Effects

• Injection site pain
• Nausea
• Rash
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Dizziness

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C, protect from light, do not freeze.