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Amphotericin B 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 Amphotericin B is used -
Mild
Common
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.
Is the use of Amphotericin B safe during breastfeeding?
Amphotericin B may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Kidneys?
Amphotericin B has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Heart?
Side effects of Amphotericin B rarely affect the heart.
Amphotericin B 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 Amphotericin B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amphotericin B habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amphotericin B is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amphotericin B is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amphotericin B is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amphotericin B
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amphotericin B with food.
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.
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