Amikacin liposome
Generic name: amikacin liposome [ AM-i-KAY-sin ]
Brand name: Arikayce
Dosage form: inhalation suspension (590 mg/8.4 mL)
Drug class:Aminoglycosides
What is amikacin liposome?
Amikacin liposome is an antibiotic that is used to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease in adults who have few or no other treatment options. Amikacin liposome is given in combination with other antibiotics.
Amikacin liposome is given only to certain adults, when other antibiotics have failed to clear their MAC infections after 6 months of treatment.
Amikacin liposome was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, some people responded to amikacin liposome, but further studies are needed.
Amikacin liposome may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Amikacin liposome can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction. Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have symptoms such as: cough, trouble breathing, itching or hives, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heartbeats, feeling light-headed, or swelling in your face or throat.
Amikacin liposome can cause breathing problems. Call your doctor if you have chest tightness, cough, wheezing, trouble breathing, fever, or if you cough up blood.
Certain breathing disorders may become worse while you are using amikacin liposome.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use amikacin liposome if you are allergic to amikacin liposome or similar antibiotics (gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or tobramycin).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), wheezing, or other breathing problems;
hearing problems;
vertigo (a spinning sensation);
kidney disease; or
a nerve-muscle disorder, such as myasthenia gravis.
Taking amikacin in oral form du...
