What is Amikacin?
Resistant bacterial infections, including vet ear preparations.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Amikacin is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your veterinarian orders.
How does it work?
An aminoglycoside that stops bacteria from making proteins.
What is it used for?
Resistant bacterial infections, including vet ear preparations. Your veterinarian determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Ear pack. Ear packs are placed in the ear canal by your veterinarian or at home as directed, and stay in place for several days.
- Ointment. Ointments are applied in a thin layer to the area directed.
- Oral liquid. Oral liquids are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your veterinarian.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Local irritation. Call your veterinarian or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Ruptured eardrums (ear products) and kidney disease. Share your full medical history and medication list with your veterinarian.
How should it be stored?
Check your label: some liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Most medications are made for people, in strengths and forms that don’t suit pets. Compounding lets us prepare Amikacin in the exact strength your veterinarian orders, in forms such as ear pack, ointment, oral liquid. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Amikacin is also prepared in combination with Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone, Ear packs (veterinary), Dexamethasone. See combination preparations in our library.