Amphonex Information

Amphonex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Amphonex also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amphonex. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Amphonex include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amphonex as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amphonex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Amphonex has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amphonex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amphonex related warnings section.

The section on Amphonex contraindications lists all such conditions.

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amphonex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Amphonex Benefits & Uses
Amphonex Dosage & How to Take
Amphonex Side Effects
Amphonex Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amphonex with Other Drugs
Amphonex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amphonex
Amphonex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amphonex Benefits & Uses

Amphonex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch

Other Benefits

Amphonex 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

Amphonex Side Effects

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

Mild

Chills

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Irregular heartbeat

Amphonex Related Warnings

Is the use of Amphonex safe for pregnant women?

Amphonex has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amphonex without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amphonex safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Amphonex on the Kidneys?

Amphonex has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amphonex on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Amphonex on the Heart?

Amphonex is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amphonex with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amiodarone

Tacrolimus

Gentamicin

Amikacin

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Furosemide

Amphonex Contraindications

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

Anemia
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Amphonex

Is this Amphonex habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amphonex has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amphonex as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Amphonex is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Amphonex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amphonex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amphonex

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amphonex

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amphonex with alcohol.

Unknown