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How to Take Amikacin and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

This medication available in the form of injection, administered by a healthcare professional.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose is 15mg/kg/day in 1-3 doses, urinary tract infection 250mg twice a day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Generally not indicated for long-term therapy because of ototoxicity (damage to the ear) and nephrotoxicity (damage to kidney cells).

Drug Name : Amikacin

This medication is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Amikacin

India :

Glycin (500mg) | Amikcin (250mg) | Kemic (500mg) | Pemic (500mg) | Amikater (500mg) | Zycin Inj (250mg) | Amikure (100mg) | Narish (250mg) | Darcin (250mg) | Zekacin (100mg)

International :

Amikin, Amikin Pediatric

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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