Noun
amikacin (countable and uncountable, plural amikacins)
(pharmacology) A semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from kanamycin and is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its sulfate C22H43N5O13·2 H2SO4 to treat serious bacterial infections.
Amikacin sulfate is active against penicillinase and nonpenicillinase-producing -resistant strains. Source: Internet
Insmed's proprietary PULMOVANCE™ liposomal technology enables the delivery of amikacin directly to the lungs, where liposomal amikacin is taken up by lung macrophages where the infection resides, while limiting systemic exposure. Source: Internet