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EspañolAmphotericin B overview
Generic Names:
Amphotericin B
Uses:
Treats infections caused by a fungus.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antifungal, Antiprotozoal
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What form(s) does Amphotericin B come in
Injectable
What are common Amphotericin B doses?
Solution Reconstituted 50MG
Jar 1GM of 905UNIT/MG
Common Amphotericin B prescriptions
Amphotericin B
50mg solution reconstituted
How to take Amphotericin B
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Amphotericin B contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to amphotericin B.
Amphotericin B warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps
Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat
Severe nausea and vomiting
Shaking, fever, and chills
Swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
Trouble breathing
Amphotericin B interactions
Some medicines can affect how amphotericin B works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Antibiotic medicineCorticosteroid medicine, such as prednisone or cortisoneDigoxinDiuretic medicine (water pills)Other antifungal medicine
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Amphotericin B side effects
Serious Side Effects
Shaking, fever, and chills
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Severe nausea and vomiting
Trouble breathing
Swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps
Less Serious Side Effects
Swelling, pain, or redness near where the IV needle is placed