Prescription
Antibiotic (Aminoglycoside)
Amikacin
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Amikacin is a strong antibiotic (aminoglycoside type) that works by killing bacteria directly, stopping them from making the proteins they need to survive. It is given by injection because it does not work when swallowed.
What is it used for?
Serious infections that other antibiotics cannot treatsevere urinary tract infectionsblood infections (sepsis)bone infectionsserious lung infectionswound infectionsinfections after surgery
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.