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Mac question: Arikayce Inhaler Antibiotic

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 5, 2022 | Replies (73)
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I took amikaycin first because of insurance. I did take it inhaled. The difference between the two is how it is delivered. Arikayce is enclosed in a fat globule. My side effects were a little different but with both I developed a lump in my throat.
Thank you for the information on the other drugs. I had not heard of them. I have never completely been free of the bacteria since I was dx in 2002. This is my 3rd time on meds. Wishing you complete recovery!!!

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janeta | @janeta | May 18, 2021

I think I understand, then, that Arikayce is a brand name of the drug Amikacin. Amakacin is given IV or injected. The inhaled Arikayce I take now is liposomal - yes, encased in a fat globule. Subjectively, I feel that the Arikayce is the most effective in bringing up - or at least just clearing - the teeny-tiny bit of sputum that I have. SO many drugs and I'm trying to learn! I think I've finally understood that there are multiple ways to treat MAC/MAI, it affects everyone differently, and that just because the Mycobacterium isn't completely gone, I can still have a somewhat fair quality of life ... that it's not a death sentence as I initially thought. THANK YOU for your comments.

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