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What type of drug is Arikayce?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 18, 2024.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Arikayce (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic

It is FDA-approved to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria in a limited population of patients who do not respond to conventional treatment. It is used as part of a combination antibacterial drug regimen for MAC.

MAC is a type of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) commonly found in water and soil. Symptoms of disease in patients with MAC include persistent cough, fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, and occasionally shortness of breath and coughing up of blood.

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