Manufacturer
DUOPHARMA (M) SDN. BHD.
 
Contents
Amikacin sulfate
 
Indication
Severe Gram-negative infections, Uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
 
Instruction
Administer via slow IV/IM injection.
 
Drug interaction
Additive effect w/ other neurotoxic, ototoxic or nephrotoxic agents (e.g. bacitracin, cisplatin, amphotericin B, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, cefaloridine, paromomycin, viomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, vancomycin, and other aminoglycosides). Enhanced toxicity w/ rapidly acting diuretics (e.g. furosemide, ethacrynic acid). Increased creatinine serum level w/ cephalosporins. Indomethacin may increase the plasma concentration of amikacin in neonates. Increased risk of hypocalcaemia w/ biphosphonates. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity and possibly ototoxicity w/ platinum compounds. Increased risk of neuromuscular blockade and consequent resp depression w/ anaesth or muscle relaxants (e.g. ether, halothane, d-tubocurarine, succinylcholine decamethonium, atracurium, rocuronium, vecuronium).