Amfy

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Amfy Information

Amfy is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel, Injection. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Amfy has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amfy. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Amfy are Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amfy can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amfy are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Amfy has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amfy's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Amfy have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Amfy have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Amfy is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Amfy Benefits & Uses

Amfy is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Amfy Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Amfy Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amfy is used -

Mild

  • Chills

Common

Amfy Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amfy safe for pregnant women?


    Amfy should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Amfy safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Amfy as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amfy on the Kidneys?


    Amfy has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amfy on the Liver?


    So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Amfy on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Amfy will affect the liver or not.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Amfy on the Heart?


    Side effects of Amfy rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Amfy with Other Drugs

Amfy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Amfy Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amfy unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Amfy

  • Is this Amfy habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Amfy has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Amfy. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Amfy is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Amfy is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Amfy Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amfy


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amfy together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amfy


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amfy and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amphotericin B

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 787-789

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 154-157

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