What is Amikacin? Uses, warnings & side effects

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.

An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks). An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.

This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicine, such as a nurse. Sometimes you, a family member, or friend can be taught to give your medicine.

If you are receiving IV medicine, check the bag to make sure there are no leaks. Also make sure the solution is clear.

This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicine, such as a nurse. Sometimes you, a family member, or friend can be taught to give your medicine.

If you are receiving IV medicine, check the bag to make sure there are no leaks. Also make sure the solution is clear.

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.

An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks). An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.

This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and take the rest of the doses for the day at regularly spaced time intervals.

If you miss more than one dose, call your doctor for instructions.

If you have your treatments at home, you should be given a special container for the used needles. Keep it where children or pets cannot reach it.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to amikacin or any other aminoglycoside antibiotic such as Garamycin® or Nebcin®.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or myasthenia gravis.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any change in your hearing. Your doctor may want you to have hearing tests while you are taking amikacin.

If your infection does not improve, or gets worse, while taking this medicine, call your doctor.

Wheezing or trouble breathing

Urinating less than one cup in a day

Severe diarrhea (watery or bloody)

Swelling, pain, or redness near where your IV needle is placed

Muscle twitching or weakness

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a diuretic (water pills) or any other antibiotic medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or myasthenia gravis.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any change in your hearing. Your doctor may want you to have hearing tests while you are taking amikacin.

If your infection does not improve, or gets worse, while taking this medicine, call your doctor.