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Amikacin Inj Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Amikacin sulfate 100mg/2mL, 500mg/2mL, 1g/4mL; soln for IM inj or IV infusion after dilution; contains sulfites.
Pharmacological Class
Aminoglycoside.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Amikacin Inj Indications
Indications
Short-term treatment of serious susceptible infections, including septicemia, respiratory tract, bones and joints, CNS (eg, meningitis), skin and skin structure, intra-abdominal (eg, peritonitis), burns and postoperative infections, complicated and recurrent UTIs or uncomplicated UTIs not susceptible to other antibiotics.
Amikacin Inj Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by IM inj; or IV infusion over 30–60 mins. 15mg/kg per day in 2–3 divided doses (7.5mg/kg every 12 hours or 5mg/kg every 8 hours); max 15mg/kg/day. Heavier wt. patients: max 1.5g/day. Usual duration: 7–10 days. Uncomplicated UTIs: 250mg twice daily. Renal impairment: adjust dose based on serum levels or reduce frequency; see literature.
Children
Infants: give by IM inj; or IV infusion over 1–2 hours. Newborns: loading dose: 10mg/kg; then follow with 7.5mg/kg every 12 hours. All other children and older infants: give by IM inj; or IV infusion over 30–60 mins. 15mg/kg per day in 2–3 divided doses (7.5mg/kg every 12 hours or 5mg/kg every 8 hours); max 15mg/kg/day. Usual duration: 7–10 days. Renal impairment: adjust dose based on serum levels or reduce frequency; see literature.
Amikacin Inj Contraindications
Not Applicable
Amikacin Inj Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Amikacin Inj Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor for nephro- and neurotoxicity; avoid peak serum levels >35micrograms/mL and trough levels >10micrograms/mL. Discontinue or adjust dose if auditory, vestibular, or renal dysfunction develops; monitor serum levels periodically. Monitor BUN, CrCl, serum creatinine levels before, frequently during, and after therapy. Perform audiogram in high-risk patients. Maintain adequate hydration. Prolonged use or excessive doses. Asthma. Muscular disorders (eg, myasthenia gravis, parkinsonism, or infant botulism). Elderly. Premature or neonatal infants. Pregnancy (Cat.D); avoid use. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Amikacin Inj Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Amikacin Inj Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant furosemide, ethacrynic acid. Diuretics may increase toxicity. Increased risk of neurotoxicity and/or nephrotoxicity with concurrent or sequential polymyxin B, colistin, amphotericin B, other nephrotoxic or neurotoxic drugs; avoid. May potentiate neuromuscular blockade, respiratory paralysis with anesthetics, neuromuscular blockers. May be antagonized by concomitant penicillins, cephalosporins.
Amikacin Inj Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nephrotoxicity (eg, azotemia, oliguria), ototoxicity, neurotoxicity, neuromuscular blockade (eg, muscular paralysis, apnea); rare: rash, drug fever, headache, tremor, GI upset, paresthesia, eosinophilia, arthralgia, anemia, hypotension, hypomagnesium.
Amikacin Inj Clinical Trials
See Literature
Amikacin Inj Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Amikin.
Amikacin Inj Patient Counseling
See Literature
