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Inhaled Amikacin: What works for me

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 18, 2017 | Replies (12)

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@cila, Cila, you do NOT need a prescription for ANY of the supplies .. ONLY for the Amikacin and the saline! Ask away on any questions .. that is what we are all here for .. just as YOU will be here to help others along the way in the future when Newcomers need help AND YOU are one step ahead of THEM! That is the way it works here on the Forum .. you only need to be just one step ahead to "Play it Forward" and help others! Call your doctor and request the prescriptions! Be SURE to ask your doctor IF they require a "TEST DOSE" be done prior to your going on the prescription!

My notes from my File Cabinet say;
. An INITIAL Test dose of amikacin is done to be certain that there are not difficulties with breathing. I would add that this is routine for inhaled antibiotics, and frankly, most inhaled medications. Don't expect trouble but need to be conservative with respect to safety and that medication is "tolerated" (i.e. no respiratory difficulty - short of breath, etc, ) Cila, also I am sure you are already doing baseline hearing and quarterly tests? .. and getting kidney tests? Follow the guidelines for testing!

Hugs! Katherine

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Thank you Katherine for everything, yes I already check my eyes, and do lab work every 3 months. I have not been to check my hearing, I don't know if I go to ENT or the one that check if you can hear. I already order the compressor and nebulizer on the wedge you gave. I'm just overwhelm on all of this and sometimes its gets on to me but I know better not to feel this way. I have to count my blessings. Thanks again! Hugs back to you. Cila

@cila, Cila, remember .. Knowledge Is Power .. PLUS remember .. I had to learn all this on my own in 2011 .. there was NO CONNECT to help guide me! For you hearing you go to an Audiologist .. An audiologist is a trained professional who measures hearing loss. Good luck and just seek serenity .. in whatever form that means to you .. a good book .. a walk .. a bubble bath .. a talk with a good friend .. YOU know what you need! Hugs to you! Katherine