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Amica Information

Amica is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Amica also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Amica depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amica can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amica normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Amica's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Amica has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amica related warnings section.

Amica can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amica in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amica are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Amica may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Amica is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Amica Benefits & Uses
Amica Dosage & How to Take
Amica Side Effects
Amica Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amica with Other Drugs
Amica Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amica
Amica Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amica Benefits & Uses

Amica is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Amica Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Amica Related Warnings

Is the use of Amica safe for pregnant women?

Amica has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amica without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amica safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amica on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amica will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amica on the Kidneys?

Amica may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Amica on the Liver?

Amica has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amica on the Heart?

Side effects of Amica rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amica with Other Drugs

Amica should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amica Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amica unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Amica

Is this Amica habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amica has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Amica does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Amica is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Amica is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Amica Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amica

You can take Amica with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amica

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amica with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amica

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amica cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Amica has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Amica cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amica is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amica will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Amica?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Amica. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Amica please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Amica on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Amica on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amica available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Amica is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.