Amiva 250 Injection

Composition of Amiva 250 Injection

Amiva 250 Injection contains Amikacin (250mg). It belongs to the Antibacterial agent class of medicines.

Uses of Amiva 250 Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Amiva 250mg 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 treats many types of infections
• such as urinary tract infections
• bones and joints
• lungs (e.g.
• pneumonia)
• brain
• and blood. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

How Amiva 250 Injection works

Amiva 250mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It works by binding to a part of the bacteria responsible for protein production (30S ribosomal subunit), stopping their growth. This leads to the production of faulty proteins or a complete halt in protein synthesis, ultimately killing the bacteria or stopping their growth.

How to take Amiva 250 Injection

This is an injectable medicine and should be administered only by a healthcare professional. Dose and duration depend on the condition being treated, kidney/liver function, and clinical response. Do not self-inject.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you missed a dose of Amiva 250mg Injection, consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Amiva 250 Injection

Most side effects of Amiva are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Amiva 250 Injection

Warnings and precautions

Injection to be used only under medical supervision. Inform your doctor about any history of drug allergy, kidney disease, liver disease, hearing problems, pregnancy/breastfeeding, and all current medicines. Seek urgent care if you develop rash, swelling, breathing difficulty, severe diarrhea, or unusual bleeding/bruising.

Do not take Amiva if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron, zinc and calcium reduce the absorption of tetracyclines — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.

How to store Amiva 250 Injection

Store as per pack/label instructions. Protect from light and moisture. Do not freeze unless specified. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Amiva 250 Injection

Amiva 250mg Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, or hearing tests while you are on this medication. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding. Discontinue Amiva 250mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Antibacterial agent

Chemical class:

4,6- disubstituted 2- deoxystreptamines