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Ambisome is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Ampules. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ambisome has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ambisome. 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.
Ambisome also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ambisome can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Ambisome normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ambisome has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ambisome's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ambisome are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ambisome may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Ambisome is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ambisome 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 Ambisome is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ambisome safe for pregnant women?
Ambisome should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Ambisome safe during breastfeeding?
Ambisome may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ambisome on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ambisome on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ambisome on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ambisome on the liver, information on safety of Ambisome for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ambisome on the Heart?
Ambisome has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ambisome 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 Ambisome unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ambisome habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ambisome has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ambisome, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ambisome can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ambisome only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ambisome for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ambisome
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ambisome together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ambisome
Information about the interaction of Ambisome and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 154-157