Mannitol and Amikacin Oral Inhalation: Interaction Details
AI-assisted, pharmacist-reviewed · Source data updated Jul 11, 2026 · Sources: FDA labeling, DDInter 2.0, cited literature
Amikacin Oral Inhalation
Mannitol
No brand names on record
How we grade severity & evidence
Severity levels
- Contraindicated: These should generally not be used together.
- Major: Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
- Moderate: Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
- Minor: Usually limited clinical impact.
Evidence grades
- Established: Well documented — supported by controlled studies or strong clinical data.
- Probable: Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.
- Suspected: Some evidence suggests this interaction, but it is not well established.
- Possible: Limited or conflicting evidence; the interaction may occur.
- Theoretical: Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.
Ratings come from the documented interaction literature and are reviewed by a pharmacist. They describe the documented risk of the combination, not what will necessarily happen to you — your dose, timing, and health picture all matter.
What happens
Alteration of serum and tissue amikacin concentrations
Interaction Deep Dive
Avoid concomitant use of amikacin and mannitol. Some diuretics, such as mannitol, may alter serum and tissue amikacin levels, increasing the risk of amikacin toxicity21.
Why it happens (mechanism)
Unknown
Common questions
Can I take Mannitol and Amikacin Oral Inhalation together?
Alteration of serum and tissue amikacin concentrations Always confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber before making any change.
How serious is the Mannitol and Amikacin Oral Inhalation interaction?
It is rated major. Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
How quickly could this interaction happen?
The documented onset is "unspecified". The timing of this interaction is not well characterized.
How strong is the evidence for this interaction?
The evidence is graded "theoretical". Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.
Questions for your pharmacist
- Does my dose of Mannitol or Amikacin Oral Inhalation need adjusting while I take them together?
- What symptoms should prompt me to call you or my prescriber right away?
- Does the timing of my doses matter for this combination?
- Is there a safer alternative to one of these medications for me?
References (2)
- Product Information: AMIKACIN SULFATE intramuscular, intravenous injection, amikacin sulfate intramuscular, intravenous injection. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA (per DailyMed), North Wales, PA, 2014.
- Product Information: ARIKAYCE(R) inhalation suspension, amikacin liposome inhalation suspension. Insmed Incorporated (per FDA), Bridgewater, NJ, 2018. DailyMed
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