Indications: Serious infections due to amikacin sensitive organisms.

Dosage : Adult:15mg/kg IM or IV daily in two divided doses for up to 10 days; total max. 15gm. UTI 7.5 mg/kg daily in two divided doses. Children : Neonates, Initially 10mg/kg then 14mg/kg daily in two divided doses; others same as adult.

Contra-ind : Pregnancy.

Precaution : Ensure adequate hydration Renal impairment.

Interactions : Frusemide, ethacrynic acid, anaesthetics, neuromuscular blocking drugs.