Medicines based on Amphotericin B (50 mg)
Amphotericin B Information
Amphotericin B is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Amphotericin B depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Amphotericin B Benefits & Uses
- Amphotericin B Dosage & How to Take
- Amphotericin B Side Effects
- Amphotericin B Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Amphotericin B with Other Drugs
- Amphotericin B Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Amphotericin B
- Amphotericin B Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Amphotericin B Benefits & Uses
Amphotericin B 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
Amphotericin B 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 |
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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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Amphotericin B Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amphotericin B is used -
Mild
- Chills
Common
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Headache
- Irregular heartbeat
Amphotericin B Related Warnings
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Is the use of Amphotericin B safe for pregnant women?
Amphotericin B can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Severe -
Is the use of Amphotericin B safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amphotericin B for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
Mild -
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Kidneys?
Amphotericin B rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Liver?
Side effects of Amphotericin B on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Heart?
Side effects of Amphotericin B rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Amphotericin B with Other Drugs
Amphotericin B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Amphotericin B Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amphotericin B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Anemia
- Kidney Disease
- Dehydration
Frequently asked Questions about Amphotericin B
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Is this Amphotericin B habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amphotericin B is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amphotericin B can make you feel drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amphotericin B only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amphotericin B for mental disorders.
No
Amphotericin B Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Amphotericin B
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amphotericin B with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Amphotericin B
Information about the interaction of Amphotericin B and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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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
