Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from kanamycin A. Like other aminoglycosides, amikacin binds to bacterial ribosomes and disrupts translation.1 However, the specific binding sites differ between different aminoglycoside antibiotics, as do the mechanisms of resistance. Amikacin is effective against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.