Amicin 500MG Inj Vial

Composition

Amikacin 500 mg (as Amikacin sulfate) injection

Uses of Amicin 500MG Inj Vial

Treatment of severe bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms such as septicemia, hospital-acquired/ventilator-associated pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin/soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections; also used with other drugs for drug-resistant tuberculosis as per specialist advice

• •Treats severe gram-negative infections
• •Useful in complicated urinary tract infections
• •Effective in hospital-acquired pneumonia/sepsis
• •Option for infections resistant to other antibiotics
• •Used in MDR-TB regimens with specialist care

How it works

Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that binds to the 30S bacterial ribosomal subunit. It inhibits protein synthesis and causes misreading of mRNA, leading to bacterial cell death (bactericidal).

Directions for use

For intravenous or intramuscular use only, to be administered by a healthcare professional. Dose and duration depend on infection severity, body weight and kidney function; therapeutic drug monitoring may be needed. Maintain adequate hydration; do not self-inject.

Side effects

Common side effects of Amicin 500MG Inj Vial may include:

• •Injection site pain
• •nausea
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