Review the side-effects of Amikacin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from 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.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from 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.Trade Names for Amikacin
India :
Nicpime-AM (1g/0.25g) |
Nicpime-AM (2g/0.5g) |
Nicpime AM |
Amiz (500mg) |
Ancin-D |
AM-KBC Tab (100mg) |
Alnamik (100mg) |
Alnamik (500mg) |
Amipar (5ml) |
Endocin (E/E) |
Ancin (5ml) |
Amikacin inj (100mg) |
Megamica (25mg) |
Amikacin inj (500mg) |
Mikastar (100mg) |
Recocin (100mg) |
Amitax (50mg) |
Kacin (100mg) |
Avikacin (100mg) |
Cadicin (100mg)
International :
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