Sporotar

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Sporotar Information

Sporotar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Sporotar have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Sporotar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Sporotar include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sporotar as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Sporotar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sporotar is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Sporotar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Sporotar related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Sporotar have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Sporotar with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sporotar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Sporotar Benefits & Uses

Sporotar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sporotar 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


Sporotar Side Effects

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

Mild

  • Chills

Common

Sporotar Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Sporotar safe for pregnant women?


    Sporotar shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Sporotar safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Sporotar as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Sporotar on the Kidneys?


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

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Sporotar on the Liver?


    Side effects of Sporotar on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Sporotar on the Heart?


    Sporotar has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Sporotar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Sporotar Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Sporotar

  • Is this Sporotar habit forming or addictive?


    Sporotar is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Sporotar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Sporotar can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Sporotar should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Sporotar is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Sporotar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Sporotar


    There is no information on the effects of taking Sporotar with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Sporotar


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sporotar with alcohol.

    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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