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Side effect(s) of Amikacin

Read the side effects of Amikacin as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Musculoskeletal- Muscle weakness (due to blocking of signals from the nerves to the muscles).

Eye and ENT- Hearing loss and loss of balance.

Genitourinary- Reduced urine volume, protein in urine, increased serum creatinine, urinary casts, red and white blood cells in urine and high level of nitrogen waste in blood (azotemia).

Miscellaneous- Decreased serum magnesium.

Other Precautions : * Do not change the dose without consulting your doctor.

Drug Name : Amikacin

Amikacin(Amikin) generic is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections. It inhibits the production of bacterial proteins, which causes bacterial cell death.
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