Amikacin liposome and Monoject Prefill Advanced flush

• 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: heparin flush
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Heparin Lock flush, Monoject Prefill Advanced, PosiFlush

Monoject Prefill Advanced is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.

Monoject Prefill Advanced is used to flush (clean out) an intravenous (IV) catheter, which helps prevent blockage in the tube after you have received an IV infusion.

Monoject Prefill Advanced should not be used to treat or prevent blood clots in the body. A separate this medicine product is available to use for this purpose.

Monoject Prefill Advanced may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.