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Amtericin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Amtericin have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Amtericin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Amtericin include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amtericin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amtericin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Amtericin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amtericin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amtericin related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Amtericin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amtericin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amtericin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Amtericin 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 Amtericin is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amtericin safe for pregnant women?
Amtericin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amtericin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amtericin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amtericin on the Kidneys?
Amtericin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amtericin on the Liver?
Information about safety of Amtericin for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Amtericin on the Heart?
Amtericin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amtericin 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 Amtericin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amtericin habit forming or addictive?
Amtericin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Amtericin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amtericin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amtericin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amtericin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amtericin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amtericin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amtericin 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