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Drug Name : Amphotericin B/ Fungizone
Indication :Amphotericin B is a clinically useful but highly toxic antifungal agent. Monitor serum levels for potential toxicity and correlation with in vitro susceptibility testing.
Normal Values :Therapeutic: 1.0-2.0 mg/mL (1.0-2.0 mmol/L)
Side effects :Amphotericin B therapy frequently induces fever, chills, nausea, and reversible bone marrow suppression. The drug shows an acute deterioration in renal function, when Creatinine levels exceed 3.0 mg/mL.
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