Amikin
Generic name:amikacin [ AM-i-KAY-sin ]
Drug class:Aminoglycosides
What is Amikin?
Amikin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Amikin is used to treat severe or serious bacterial infections.
Amikin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Amikin can harm your kidneys, and may also cause nerve damage or hearing loss, especially if you have kidney disease or use certain other medicines.
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and all the medicines you are using. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Amikin.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Amikin if you are allergic to Amikin or similar antibiotics such as gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or tobramycin.
To make sure Amikin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
asthma or sulfite allergy;
a nerve-muscle disorder; or
a nervous system disorder such as Parkinson's disease.
Do not use Amikin if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy during treatment.
It is not known whether amikacin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How is Amikin given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Amikin is usually given for 7 to 10 days.
Amikin is injected into a muscle, or into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.
Do not use Amikin if it has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medication.
Do not mix Amikin with other medicines in a syringe or IV bag.
Use a disposable needle and syringe only once. Follow any state or local laws about throwing away used needl...
