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Fungizone is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Other than this, Fungizone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Fungizone is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Fungizone include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fungizone as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fungizone 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fungizone is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Fungizone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fungizone related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Fungizone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Fungizone have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fungizone is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Fungizone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fungizone is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Fungizone safe for pregnant women?
Fungizone has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Fungizone without medical advice.
Is the use of Fungizone safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Fungizone for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fungizone on the Kidneys?
Fungizone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fungizone on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Fungizone on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Fungizone on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Fungizone on the heart have been reported.
Fungizone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fungizone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fungizone habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Fungizone.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fungizone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Fungizone can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Fungizone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fungizone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fungizone
There is no information on the effects of taking Fungizone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fungizone
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fungizone with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
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