Drug details

Amikin (amikacin)

type of Aminoglycosides

Amikin (amikacin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. The brand name Amikin is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may still be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite,
• increased thirst,
• rash, or
• injection site reactions (pain, irritation, redness).

The following drugs are related to Amikin, either as a replacement or used together:

• Altabax (retapamulin)
• Arikayce (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension)
• Aplisol (tuberculin purified protein derivative)
• Azactam Injection (aztreonam injection)
• Claforan (cefotaxime)
• Seromycin (cycloserine capsules)
• Rolvedon (eflapegrastim-xnst for injection)
• Primaxin I.V. (imipenem and cilastatin for injection)
• Rimactane (rifamycin capsules)

The following supplements are related to Amikin, and may be used together with the drug:

• Cranberry (s.)
• Iodine (s.)
• Melatonin (s.)