Amphotericin B



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  • Contains / Salt: Amphotericin B (50 mg)


Amphotericin B Information



Amphotericin B Benefits & Uses

Amphotericin B is used to treat the following -

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
  • 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


Amphotericin B Side Effects

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

Mild

  • Chills

Common

Amphotericin B Related Warnings

  • 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?


    Amphotericin B may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

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


    Amphotericin B has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

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


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

    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 -



Frequently asked Questions about Amphotericin B

  • 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?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Amphotericin B. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Amphotericin B is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    Amphotericin B is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Amphotericin B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • 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


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amphotericin B.

    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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