Amicin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, and some others. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.

Amicin 500mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions and increased blood urea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition does not improve despite treatment.

Some patients receiving high doses may develop balance disorder (loss of balance), kidney damage, and hearing loss. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may also monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Amicin Injection

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Amicin Injection

In Bacterial infections

Amicin 500mg Injection is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, and some others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Amicin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amicin

Increased blood urea
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to cope with side effects?

The occurrence of side effects varies from person to person. The following are a few ways of dealing with some of the common side effects. However, consult your doctor if these persist.

Coping with Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Try to change the area of injection and the exact site of injection each time. Apply a cold compress to the injection site. These symptoms are usually mild and should only last a few hours. You can ask your doctor to recommend a medicine if it is bothering you.

How to use Amicin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Amicin Injection works

Amicin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Amicin 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amicin 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amicin 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amicin 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Amicin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amicin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amicin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amicin 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Amicin Injection?

If you miss a dose of Amicin 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides

Habit Forming

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Amicin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Patient Concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Dermatology

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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

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Patients taking Amicin 500mg Injection

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41%

Once A Day

31%

Once A Month

Once A Week

Alternate Day

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What are you using Amicin Injection for?

Bacterial inf*

73%

Others

27%

*Bacterial infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

53%

Average

47%

What were the side-effects while using Amicin 500mg Injection?

Balance disor*

100%

*Balance disorder (loss of balance)

How do you take Amicin Injection?

Empty stomach

100%

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FAQs

Q. How long can Amicin be taken?

The usual course of treatment with Amicin is about 7 to 10 days. However, your doctor will decide your dose depending on the condition you are being treated for. Continue taking Amicin in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit. Do not alter the dose of the medicine on your own, consult your doctor first.

Q. Is Amicin safe?

Amicin is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. How is Amicin administered?

Amicin should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Amicin.

Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, Amicin should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Amicin can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Amicin?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Amicin?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, consult your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. The doctor may modify the dose or suggest an alternative medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking Amicin when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Amicin and complete the full course of treatment even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Can I take alcohol while on Amicin?

You should avoid alcohol while being on treatment with Amicin. Alcohol consumption may worsen the dizziness and sleepiness that might be caused by Amicin. However, if you do have alcohol and experience any side effects, consult your doctor.

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