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Amphocrit, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Amphocrit have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Amphocrit is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Amphocrit also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amphocrit can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amphocrit go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amphocrit is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amphocrit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amphocrit contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Amphocrit with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amphocrit is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amphocrit is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amphocrit is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amphocrit safe for pregnant women?
Amphocrit can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amphocrit safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amphocrit for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amphocrit on the Kidneys?
Amphocrit may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amphocrit on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amphocrit on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amphocrit on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amphocrit on the heart have been reported.
Amphocrit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amphocrit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amphocrit habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amphocrit is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amphocrit, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amphocrit can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amphocrit is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amphocrit for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amphocrit
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Amphocrit and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amphocrit
Information about the interaction of Amphocrit and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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