Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B Information
- 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 -
- Fungal Infections Primary
- Kala Azar
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.
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Ingredients of Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amphotericin B is used -
Amphotericin B Related Warnings
Is the use of Amphotericin B safe for pregnant women?
Amphotericin B shows severe effect on pregnant women. For this reason, take it after medical advice only. Taking it with your desire can be harmful.
SevereIs the use of Amphotericin B safe during breastfeeding?
Amphotericin B has been seen to have side effects in very few breastfeeding women.
MildWhat is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Kidneys?
Amphotericin B has very mild side effects on the kidney.
MildWhat is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Liver?
Side effects of Amphotericin B on liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
UnknownWhat is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Heart?
Amphotericin B has very mild side effects on the heart.
MildSevere 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 -
Ketoconazole
Furosemide
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
Is this Amphotericin B habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amphotericin B has not been reported.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amphotericin B, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine. It can be dangerous, as Amphotericin B can make you drowsy.
DangerousIs it safe?
Yes, but you should take Amphotericin B only as per your doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amphotericin B is not used to treat mental disorders.
NoAmphotericin B Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Amphotericin B
There is no information on the effects of food and Amphotericin B because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Amphotericin B
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amphotericin B with alcohol.
Unknown
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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
