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Amkay Injection SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsAmikacin Used ForBacterial InfectionHow it worksThe primary mechanism of action of amikacin is the same as that for all aminoglycosides.?It binds to bacterial 30S ribosomal subunits and interferes with mRNA binding and tRNA acceptor sites, interfering with bacterial growth.Amkay Injection Usage And SafetyDosageAmikacin Side Effects? Ringing in your ears or loss of hearing ? decrease in the amount of urine you produce ? severe allergic reaction - you may experience a sudden itchy rash (hives), swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat (which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing), and you may feel you are going to faint ? skin rash ? nausea and vomiting ? an excessive build up of bacteria or yeast which are resistant to amikacin re side-effects may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people are listed below: ? dizziness or vertigo (spinning sensation) ? headache ? fever ? unusually low amount of red blood cells in the blood (anaemia) or excessiveamounts of the white blood cells known as eosinophils in the blood (eosinophilia) ? low levels of magnesium in the blood .Drug Interactions? Diuretics (water tablets) such as furosemide and ethacrynic acid ? Other antibiotics that can affect your kidneys, hearing or balance ? Anaesthetics or muscle-relaxing drugs ? Indomethacin (an anti-inflammatory medicine) ? Other antibiotics called beta-lactamases such as penicillin?s or cephalosporins ? Bisphosphonates; drugs used to treat loss of bone mass ? vitamin B1 (thiamine) ? Platinum compounds used in chemotherapy such as cisplatin.IndicationIt is used in the treatment of serious infections caused by bacteria sensitive to amikacin.When not to UseDo not use Amikacin ? If you have shown signs of hypersensitivity (severe allergy) to amikacin, or any of the other ingredients ? If you suffer from a disorder called myasthenia gravis (severe weakness of certain muscles of the body) . Amkay Injection PrecautionsPrecautionAmikacin should be used with caution in patients with history of kidney diseases, vertigo, hearing loss, mysthenia gravis, parkinsonisms. Amkay Injection WarningsWarning 1Use with caution in patients who are sensitive to aminoglycosides.Warning 2Keep patients well hydrated to prevent chemical irritation or nephrotoxic reactions. Take appropriate measures in case of secondary infections . Warning 3Elderly patients may have reduced renal function which may not be evident in routine screening tests such as BUN or serum creatinine. A creatinine clearance determination may be more useful. Monitoring of renal function in elderly patients during treatment with aminoglycosides is particularly important.Amkay Injection Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.