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Introduction
of Amikacin Sulfate
Amikacin eliminates bacteria that cause many kinds of
infections, including lung, skin, bone, joint, stomach,
blood, and urinary tract infections. This medication is
sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or
pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of
Amikacin
Amikacin occasionally causes side effects. To reduce this
risk, your health care provider may adjust your dose based on
your blood test results. Follow the directions in the
IMPORTANT WARNING section for symptoms listed there and tell
your health care provider if any of the following symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
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upset stomach
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vomiting
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fatigue
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pale skin
Storage Conditions for
Amikacin
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Your health care provider probably will give you a
several-day supply of amikacin at a time. If you are
receiving amikacin intravenously (in your vein), you
probably will be told to store it in the refrigerator or
freezer.
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Take your next dose from the refrigerator 1 hour before
using it; place it in a clean, dry area to allow it to warm
to room temperature.
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If you are told to store additional amikacin in the freezer,
always move a 24-hour supply to the refrigerator for the
next day's use.
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Do not refreeze medications.
If
you are receiving amikacin intramuscularly (in your muscle),
your health care provider will tell you how to store it
properly.
Store your medication only as directed.
Make sure you understand what you need to store your
medication properly.
Keep your supplies in a clean, dry place
when you are not using them, and keep all medications and
supplies out of reach of children. Your health care provider
will tell you how to throw away used needles, syringes,
tubing, and containers to avoid accidental injury.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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