Amikacin Injection and Stahist AD

• Generic Name: amikacin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amikin, Amikin Pediatric

Amikacin injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Amikacin is for short-term use only (7 to 10 days).

Amikacin belongs to the class of medicines known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, amikacin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Amikacin injection is usually used for serious bacterial infections for which other medicines may not work. However, it may also cause some serious side effects, including damage to your hearing, sense of balance, and kidneys. These side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly patients and newborn infants. You and your doctor should talk about the benefits of amikacin as well as the risks.

Amikacin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: chlorcyclizine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NasOpen, Stahist AD

Chlorcyclizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Stahist AD is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, sinus congestion, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Stahist AD may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.