Amikacin liposome and Pred-G Ophthalmic Suspension

• 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: gentamicin / prednisolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic suspension
• Other Brand Names: Pred-G, Pred-G SOP

Pred-G (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

Pred-G is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Pred-G may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.