Amistar 500mg Injection

Description

Product Introduction

Amistar 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medication used to prevent and treat a wide range of bacterial infections. These infections may include conditions like urinary tract infections, pneumonia, infections of the bones and joints, brain infections, and blood infections, among others. It is also commonly used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.

This medication is administered intravenously (through a drip or injection into the vein) or intramuscularly (into the muscle) by a healthcare professional. It should not be self-administered. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully regarding dosing and timing. You should complete the entire prescribed course of treatment, even if you begin to feel better before finishing the medication, to prevent the infection from returning or worsening.

Salt Composition:

• Amikacin (500mg)

How Amistar Injection Works

Amistar 500mg Injection contains Amikacin, an antibiotic that works by inhibiting the synthesis of essential proteins in bacteria, preventing their growth and multiplication. By stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria, it helps to eliminate the infection from your body.

Uses of Amistar Injection

• Bacterial Infections: Amistar is effective against a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those affecting:
  • Urinary tract
  • Bones and joints
  • Lungs (e.g., pneumonia)
  • Brain
  • Blood, etc.
• Prevention of Infections: It is also used in hospital settings to prevent infections, particularly in patients who are at high risk due to surgery or other medical conditions.

Benefits of Amistar Injection

• In Bacterial Infections: Amistar 500mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria, which helps to treat a wide range of infections. The treatment typically leads to improvement within a few days of starting the medication.
• Effective Treatment: By addressing the root cause of bacterial infections, it can help prevent complications like sepsis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections from becoming severe.

Side Effects of Amistar Injection

While many side effects do not require medical attention and may resolve as the body adjusts to the treatment, you should consult your doctor if they persist or cause concern. Common side effects include:

• Increased blood urea levels
• Injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling

Serious Side Effects (Rare)

In some cases, especially with high doses, patients may develop:

• Balance disorder (loss of balance)
• Kidney damage
• Hearing loss

To mitigate these risks, your doctor may monitor your kidney function, hearing, and urine regularly during treatment.

How to Use Amistar Injection

• Administration: Amistar should be administered by a healthcare professional either intravenously or intramuscularly.
• Self-administration: This medicine is not for self-administration. Only a healthcare provider should give you this injection.
• Consistency: It is important to follow the prescribed schedule and not skip any doses for optimal effectiveness.

Marketer

• Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.