Amikacin liposome and Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan

• Generic Name: amikacin liposome
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arikayce

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.

• Generic Name: amlodipine / hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tribenzor

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without successful treatment.

Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.