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Amikacin Injection 500mg/2ml
Composition:
Each 2ml vial contains:
- Amikacin Sulfate equivalent to Amikacin 500mg
Description:
Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic with broad-spectrum activity against Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death.
Indications:
Amikacin Injection is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including:
- Severe respiratory tract infections (e.g., pneumonia, bronchitis)
- Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), including pyelonephritis
- Intra-abdominal infections (e.g., peritonitis)
- Bacteremia and septicemia
- Bone and joint infections (e.g., osteomyelitis)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Postoperative infections
- Neonatal sepsis
Dosage & Administration:
Adults & Adolescents (≥12 years):
- Usual dose: 15 mg/kg/day IV or IM, given as 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hours
- Severe infections: 15 mg/kg IV once daily
Pediatric Patients (≥1 month - 12 years):
- 15-22.5 mg/kg/day IV or IM in divided doses every 8-12 hours
Neonates & Premature Infants:
- Loading dose: 10 mg/kg IV or IM
- Maintenance dose: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hours
Renal Impairment (Adults & Adolescents):
Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) |
Dose |
Dosing Interval |
≥50 mL/min |
Usual dose |
Every 12 hours |
20-50 mL/min |
Usual dose |
Every 24 hours |
<20 mL/min |
Half dose |
Every 24-48 hours |
Hemodialysis |
5-7.5 mg/kg |
After dialysis |
Administration:
- Intramuscular (IM) injection: Deep intramuscular injection
- Intravenous (IV) infusion: Over 30-60 minutes
- Dilution: Use 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NS) or 5% Dextrose (D5W)
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to Amikacin, other aminoglycosides.
Precautions:
- Nephrotoxicity risk - Monitor renal function.
- Ototoxicity risk - Monitor for hearing loss or tinnitus.
- Neuromuscular blockade - Caution in myasthenia gravis.
- Use in pregnancy - May cause fetal harm.
Adverse Reactions:
- Renal: Increased creatinine, nephrotoxicity.
- Neurological: Hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo.
- Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting.
- Injection Site Reactions: Pain, inflammation.
Drug Interactions:
- Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide): Increased ototoxicity risk.
- Neuromuscular blockers: Increased paralysis risk.
- Other nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., vancomycin, amphotericin B): Increased renal toxicity risk.
Storage Conditions:
- Store below 25°C, protect from light.
- Do NOT freeze.


