Amricin 250mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amricin 250mg injection used for?
Amricin 250mg Injection contains Amikacin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic that treats serious bacterial infections by binding to bacterial ribosomes and inhibiting protein synthesis. It is effective against gram-negative bacteria and is used for infections like septicemia, respiratory tract infections, and complicated urinary tract infections.
- Generic Name: Amikacin
- Manufacturer: Health Biotech Limited
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: D
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amricin 250mg injection Uses & Benefits
Serious Gram-negative infections (sepsis, pneumonia, complicated UTI, intra-abdominal infections); adjunct in tuberculosis; neonatal sepsis.
Off-label uses: Brucellosis, Plague, Tularemia
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amikacin |
| Brand Name | Amikacin Sulphate 500mg Injection |
| Manufacturer | Health Biotech Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Aminoglycosides |
| Route of Administration | Intramuscular, Intravenous |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light; do not freeze. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to 30S ribosomal subunit, causing misreading of mRNA and inhibition of protein synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take amricin 250mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amricin 250mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity (vestibular and cochlear)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Acute renal failure
- Irreversible hearing loss
- Neuromuscular blockade
- Anaphylaxis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Superinfection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- Hypomagnesemia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Neuromuscular blocking agents | Major | Increased neuromuscular blockade |
| Loop diuretics | Major | Increased ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity |
| Other aminoglycosides | Major | Additive nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Neuromuscular blocking agents
- Other aminoglycosides
- Cisplatin
- Loop diuretics
- Vancomycin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Penicillins (synergy)
- Cephalosporins
- NSAIDs
- Methoxyflurane
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Dimercaprol
- Indomethacin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amikacin or other aminoglycosides; myasthenia gravis; pre-existing severe renal impairment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function (serum creatinine, BUN), urine output, audiometry, serum drug levels (peak and trough).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; small amounts excreted in breast milk; monitor infant for diarrhea, candidiasis.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination; monitor renal function and hearing.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.