1. Why am I being given Amikacin Kabi?
Amikacin Kabi contains the active ingredient amikacin (as sulfate). Amikacin Kabi is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called aminoglycosides.
Amikacin Kabi works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
Amikacin Kabi is used to treat serious bacterial infections.
2. What should I know before I am given Amikacin Kabi?
Warnings
You must not be given Amikacin Kabi if:
- you are allergic to amikacin sulfate or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet, other antibiotics, or other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
- Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, rash itching, or hives on the skin.
- you have experienced serious reactions (such as hearing loss or kidney problems) to amikacin, streptomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, kanamycin, polymyxin B, colistin, cefaloridine, viomycin, or neomycin in the past.
- you have myasthenia gravis, a condition in which the muscles become weak and tire easily.
- you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Published by MIMS February 2026