Amak Amikacin Sulfate 500MG/250MG

  • Each 2mL medical-grade LDPE ampoule contains 250mg of amikacin as sulfate.
  • Available in a pack of 1 medical-grade LDPE ampoule.
  • Each 2mL medical-grade LDPE ampoule contains 500mg of amikacin as sulfate.
  • Available in a pack of 5 medical-grade LDPE ampoule.

Product Information

Indications

  • Short-term treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of gram-negative bacteria.
  • Treatment of known or suspected staphylococcal disease.

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in myasthenia gravis.
  • Hypersensitive to the active ingredient and/or to aminoglycosides.

Adverse Effects

  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Ototoxicity
  • Allergic reaction

Dosage

  • Adults and children over 12 years: 15mg/kg/day administered IM/IV in single or divided into 2 doses i.e. 7.5mg/kg. The total daily dose should not exceed 1.5g.
  • Children 4 weeks to 12 years: 15-20mg/kg/day administered in single or divided into 2 doses.
  • Neonates: An initial loading dose of 10mg/kg followed by 7.5mg/kg every 12 hours.
  • Premature infants: The recommended dose of premature infants is 7.5mg/kg every 12 hours.

Additional Information/ Precautions

  • Used with caution in renal-compromised patients and in patients with a history of hearing loss.

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