Pharmaceutical particulars : מידע רוקחי

6. Pharmaceutical particulars

6.1 List of excipients
Sodium chloride
Sodium hydroxide 1N
Water for Injections

6.2 Incompatibilities

Amikacin is incompatible with some penicillins and cephalosporins, amphotericin chlorothiazide sodium, erythromycin gluceptate, heparin, nitrofurantoin sodium, phenytoin sodium, thiopentone sodium and warfarin sodium, and depending on the composition and strength of the vehicle, tetracyclines, vitamins of the B group with vitamin C, and potassium chloride.

At times, amikacin may be indicated as concurrent therapy with other antibacterial agents in mixed or superinfections. In such instances, amikacin should not be physically mixed with other antibacterial agents in syringes, infusion bottles or any other equipment. Each agent should be administered separately.

6.3 Shelf life

The expiry date of the product is indicated on the packaging materials.
6.4 Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C.

From a microbiological point of view, the product should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user.

6.5 Nature and contents of container

100 ml blow-moulded plastic containers:
LDPE- 10X100 ml, 20X100 ml
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
Single use only. Discard any unused contents.

A clear colourless aqueous solution.

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.