Amikacin Sulfate Injection

What side effects can this medication cause? 

Amikacin occasionally causes side effects. To reduce this risk, your health care provider may adjust your dose based on your blood test results. Follow the directions in the IMPORTANT WARNING section for symptoms listed there and tell your health care provider if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• vomiting
• fatigue
• pale skin 

What storage conditions are needed for this medication? 

• Your health care provider probably will give you a several-day supply of amikacin at a time. If you are receiving amikacin intravenously (in your vein), you probably will be told to store it in the refrigerator or freezer. 
• Take your next dose from the refrigerator 1 hour before using it; place it in a clean, dry area to allow it to warm to room temperature. 
• If you are told to store additional amikacin in the freezer, always move a 24-hour supply to the refrigerator for the next day's use. 
• Do not refreeze medications. 

If you are receiving amikacin intramuscularly (in your muscle), your health care provider will tell you how to store it properly. 

Store your medication only as directed. Make sure you understand what you need to store your medication properly. 

Keep your supplies in a clean, dry place when you are not using them, and keep all medications and supplies out of reach of children. Your health care provider will tell you how to throw away used needles, syringes, tubing, and containers to avoid accidental injury.