Amikacin Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Amikacin Injection

Generic nameAmikacin (as Amikacin Sulfate)
Drug classAminoglycoside antibiotic
FormsInjection (solution for injection into a vein or muscle)

Amikacin is an antibiotic that treats certain serious infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medicines called aminoglycoside antibiotics and will not work against colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.