Amikacin liposome and Campath

• 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: alemtuzumab
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Campath, Lemtrada

Campath is used to treat chronic B-cell lymphocytic leukemia.

Campath is also used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including active secondary progressive disease).

Campath will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often. This medicine is not for use in treating clinically isolated syndrome.

Lemtrada is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program.

Campath may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.