Amiway 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. These may include infections of the urinary tract, bones, and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, among others. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.
Amiway 500mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions and increased blood urea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition does not improve despite treatment.
Some patients receiving high doses may develop balance disorder (loss of balance), kidney damage, and hearing loss. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may also monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
USES OF AMIWAY INJECTION
BENEFITS OF AMIWAY INJECTION
In Bacterial infections
Amiway 500mg Injection is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, and some others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AMIWAY INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amiway
- Increased blood urea
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
HOW TO USE AMIWAY INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW AMIWAY INJECTION WORKS
Amiway 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Amiway 250mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amiway 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amiway 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amiway 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Amiway 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amiway 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amiway 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amiway 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE AMIWAY INJECTION?
If you miss a dose of Amiway 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Amiway 500mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle.
- Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, or hearing tests while you are on this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Discontinue Amiway 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Q. For how long can Amiway 500mg Injection be taken?
The usual course of treatment with Amiway 500mg Injection is about 7 to 10 days. However, your doctor will decide your dose depending on the condition you are being treated for. Continue taking Amiway 500mg Injection in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit. Do not alter the dose of the medicine on your own, consult your doctor first.
Q. Is Amiway 500mg Injection safe?
Amiway 500mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. How is Amiway 500mg Injection administered?
Amiway 500mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Amiway 250mg Injection.
Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, Amiway 500mg Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Amiway 500mg Injection can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
