The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Side effects aren't common. See Other Side Effects.
Less Common Side Effects
- Rash
- Fever
- Headache
- Tingling or "pins-and-needles" feeling
- Tremor
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Joint pain
- Low blood pressure
- Low magnesium levels
Amikacin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Side effects related to the nervous system: hearing problems, ringing in the ears, dizziness, numbness, tingling, muscle twitching, difficulty breathing, seizure
- Serious kidney problems: tiredness, dry and itchy skin, low appetite, urinating less than usual, foamy or bloody urine, muscle cramps
- C. difficile-related diarrhea: fever, stomach pain or cramps, foul-smelling diarrhea, frequent bowel movements (up to 15 times per day)
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Amikacin side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Agitation
black, tarry stools
bloody or cloudy urine
bluish lips or skin
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
chills
coma
confusion
decrease in the amount of urine
decreased urine output
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with moving
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
feeling of fullness in the ears
headache
hearing loss
irritability
lethargy
loss of balance
loss or change in hearing
muscle pain or stiffness
muscle twitching
not breathing
pain in the joints
pain in the lower back or side
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
rapid weight gain
ringing or buzzing in the ears
seizures
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
shortness of breath
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stupor
sweating
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
swollen glands
thirst
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
trouble with hearing
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
Skin rash
vomiting
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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