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Ampholip is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Ampholip also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Ampholip depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ampholip are Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ampholip as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ampholip go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Ampholip's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Ampholip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ampholip contraindications section.
Additionally, Ampholip may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ampholip is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ampholip 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 Ampholip is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ampholip safe for pregnant women?
Ampholip shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Ampholip safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ampholip on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Ampholip on the Kidneys?
Ampholip rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ampholip on the Liver?
Information about safety of Ampholip for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ampholip on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ampholip on the heart have been reported.
Ampholip 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 Ampholip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ampholip habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ampholip is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ampholip you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ampholip is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ampholip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ampholip
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ampholip and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ampholip
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ampholip.
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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
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
