Amikacin

Generic Name
Amikacin
Brand Names
Arikayce, Arikayce liposomal
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H43N5O13
CAS Number
37517-28-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
84319SGC3C
Background

Amikacin is a semi-synthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from kanamycin A. Amikacin is synthesized by acylation with the l-(-)-γ-amino-α-hydroxybutyryl side chain at the C-1 amino group of the deoxystreptamine moiety of kanamycin A.
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Indication

The amikacin sulfate injection is indicated in the short-term treatment of serious bacterial 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, as well as Acinetobacter (Mima-Her...

Associated Conditions
Bacterial Peritonitis, Bone and Joint Infections, Burns, Central Nervous System Infections, Endophthalmitis, Infection caused by staphylococci, Infective pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis, Intraabdominal Infections, Meningitis, Bacterial, Mycobacterium avium complex infection, Neonatal Sepsis, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Postoperative Infections, Pulmonary Infections, Respiratory Tract Infection Bacterial, Sepsis Bacterial, Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Bacterial Infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4 Urinary Tract Infection, Severe Bacterial Infections
Associated Therapies
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Pharmacokinetic Study of Antiretroviral Drugs and Related Drugs During and After Pregnancy

First Posted Date
2002-08-01
Last Posted Date
2022-07-22
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Target Recruit Count
1578
Registration Number
NCT00042289
Locations
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Usc La Nichd Crs, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Wits RHI Shandukani Research Centre CRS, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Boston Medical Center Ped. HIV Program NICHD CRS, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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