What is amikacin sulfate injection used for?

Amikacin injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. This medicine is for short-term use only (7 to 10 days). Amikacin belongs to the class of medicines known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

What are the benefits of amikacin injection?

Amikacin injection is used to treat certain serious infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood, abdomen (stomach area), lungs, skin, bones, joints, and urinary tract.

What is the major side effect of amikacin?

Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, or loss of appetite may occur. Pain/irritation/redness at the injection site may rarely occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does amikacin cause cough?

Amikacin liposome can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction. Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have symptoms such as: cough, trouble breathing, itching or hives, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heartbeats, feeling light-headed, or swelling in your face or throat.

Is amikacin used for UTI?

Amikacin therapy administered once daily to outpatients can be a feasible treatment option for mild to moderate urinary tract infections caused by ESBL-EC, in cases of adverse drug reactions to carbapenem or in settings with limited resources, provided that patients are closely monitored for renal function and …

Why amikacin is given once-daily?

Once-daily amikacin demonstrated killing activity over the initial 8 h superior to those of all other drugs administered as monotherapy against both strains tested (P < 0.01). Regrowth by 24 h was greatest for the amikacin regimen (P < 0.01) butwas apparent for all monotherapy regimens against both strains.