Siamik Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amikacin sulfate

Indications/Uses

Infected wounds, bacteraemia, resp tract, bone & soft tissue infections when complicated by pre-existing debilitating conditions & prior to pathogen identification.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/IV Adult 15 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. Childn 15 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Neonate Initially 10 mg/kg then 15 mg/kg daily in divided doses.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aminoglycosides.

Special Precautions

Impaired renal function. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity.

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Drug Interactions

Increased toxicity w/ potent diuretics, anaesth or other aminoglycosides.

MIMS Class

Aminoglycosides

ATC Classification

J01GB06 - amikacin ; Belongs to the class of other aminoglycosides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Siamik inj 250 mg/2 mL

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Siamik inj 500 mg/2 mL

Packing/Price

100's

Siamik

amikacin

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical