Amikacin Sulfate
Brand names,
Amikacin Sulfate
Analogs
Amikacin Sulfate
Brand Names Mixture
Amikacin Sulfate
Chemical_Formula
C22H43N5O13
Amikacin Sulfate
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/amikacin.htm
Amikacin Sulfate
fda sheet
Amikacin Sulfate
msds (material safety sheet)
Amikacin Sulfate
Synthesis Reference
H. Kawaguchi, T. Naito, Ger. pat. 2,234,315; H. Kawaguchi et al., U.S. pat. 3,781,268 (both 1973 to Bristol-Myers)
Amikacin Sulfate
Molecular Weight
585.603 g/mol
Amikacin Sulfate
Melting Point
203-204 oC
Amikacin Sulfate
H2O Solubility
1.85E+005 mg/L
Amikacin Sulfate
State
Solid
Amikacin Sulfate
LogP
-9.048
Amikacin Sulfate
Dosage Forms
IM infusion; IM injection
Amikacin Sulfate
Indication
For short-term treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas species, Escherichia coli, species of indole-positive and indole-negative Proteus, Providencia species, Klebsiella-Enterobacter-Serratia species, and Acinetobacter (Mima-Herellea) species.
Amikacin Sulfate
Pharmacology
Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. Aminoglycosides work by binding to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit, causing misreading of t-RNA, leaving the bacterium unable to synthesize proteins vital to its growth. Aminoglycosides are useful primarily in infections involving aerobic, Gram-negative bacteria, such as Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, and Enterobacter. In addition, some mycobacteria, including the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, are susceptible to aminoglycosides. Infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria can also be treated with aminoglycosides, but other types of antibiotics are more potent and less damaging to the host. In the past the aminoglycosides have been used in conjunction with penicillin-related antibiotics in streptococcal infections for their synergistic effects, particularly in endocarditis. Aminoglycosides are mostly ineffective against anaerobic bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Amikacin Sulfate
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed after intramuscular administration
Amikacin Sulfate
side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Amikacin Sulfate
Patient Information
Amikacin Sulfate
Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria