Equis ISSN 2398-2977
Amikacin
Synonym(s): Amikacin sulfate
Contributor(s): Sally Anne Argyle, Vetstream Ltd
Introduction
Name
Class of drug
Uses
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Indications
- Amikacin-sensitive infections.
- Gram-negative infections:
- Some Gram-positive organisms, not streptococci Streptococcus spp .
Administration
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Pharmocokinetics
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Precautions
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Interactions
with other drugs
- Synergistic with beta-lactam antibacterials.
Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references fromPubMed.
- Pinto N, Schumacher J, Taintor J, Degraves F, Duran S & Boothe D (2011)Pharmacokinetics of amikacin in plasma and selected body fluids of healthy horses after a single intravenous dose.Equine Vet J43(1), 112-116PubMed.
- Parra-Sanchez Aet al(2006)Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of enrofloxacin and a low dose of amikacin administered via regional intravenous limb perfusion in standing horses.Am J Vet Res67(10), 1687-1695PubMed.
- Magdesian K Get al(2004)Pharmacokinetics of a high dose of amikacin administered at extended intervals in neonatal foals.Am J Vet Res65(4), 473-479PubMed.
- Brown M Pet al(1986)Pharmacokinetics of amikacin in pony foals after a single intramuscular injection.Am J Vet Res47, 453-454PubMed.
- Orsini J Aet al(1985)Pharmacokinetics of amikacin in the horse following intravenous and intramuscular administration.J Vet Pharmacol Ther8, 194-201PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Bertone J & Horspool L (2004) EdsEquine Clinical Pharmacology. Saunders. ISBN: 0702024848.
- Derived fromThe Veterinary Formulary. (2004) 6th edn. Ed: Bishop Y. British Veterinary Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society. ISBN: 0853695792.