Ampho B

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Ampho B Information

Ampho B is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Ampho B have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Ampho B depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Ampho B also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ampho B can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ampho B are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Ampho B's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Ampho B's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ampho B related warnings section.

The section on Ampho B contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Ampho B may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Ampho B is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Ampho B Benefits & Uses

Ampho B is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ampho 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
  • 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


Ampho B Side Effects

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

Mild

  • Chills

Common

Ampho B Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ampho B safe for pregnant women?


    Ampho B should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Ampho B safe during breastfeeding?


    Ampho B has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ampho B on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Ampho B on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ampho B on the Liver?


    Information about safety of Ampho B for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Ampho B on the Heart?


    Side effects of Ampho B rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Ampho B with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Ampho B Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Ampho B

  • Is this Ampho B habit forming or addictive?


    Ampho B does not cause addiction.

    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 Ampho B can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Ampho B only on doctor's advice.

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


    No, Ampho B is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Ampho B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ampho B


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

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ampho B


    Information about the interaction of Ampho 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 -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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