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Correction to: Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension: A Review in Mycobacterium avium Complex Lung Disease

Matt Shirley1

  • 1Springer, Private Bag 65901, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 0754, New Zealand. demail@springer.com.

Drugs
|April 4, 2019
PubMed

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Amikacin liposome inhalation suspension offers a promising new treatment for Mycobacterium avium Complex lung disease. This inhaled therapy targets lung infections directly, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung diseases, particularly those caused by Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC), pose significant treatment challenges.
  • Standard treatment regimens for MAC lung disease are lengthy, complex, and associated with considerable toxicity and suboptimal efficacy.
  • There is a critical need for novel therapeutic strategies to improve treatment outcomes and patient adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development and clinical application of Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension (ALIS).
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of ALIS as a treatment for Mycobacterium avium Complex lung disease.
  • To discuss the potential role of ALIS in the management of refractory or previously treated MAC lung disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of preclinical and clinical studies on Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension.
  • Analysis of data regarding drug delivery, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of inhaled amikacin.
  • Examination of clinical trial results assessing the efficacy and safety of ALIS in patients with MAC lung disease.

Main Results:

  • ALIS demonstrates targeted delivery of amikacin to the lungs, potentially reducing systemic exposure and toxicity.
  • Clinical trials indicate that ALIS, when added to standard background therapy, can improve sputum conversion rates and radiographic outcomes in patients with MAC lung disease.
  • The safety profile of ALIS appears manageable, with common adverse events including cough and bronchospasm.

Conclusions:

  • Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension represents a significant advancement in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium Complex lung disease.
  • Inhaled amikacin offers a targeted approach to treat lung infections, potentially improving efficacy and tolerability.
  • ALIS holds promise as a valuable option for patients with difficult-to-treat MAC lung disease.

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