It comes as a fluid for IV injection, administered by infusion into the vein by a health care professional once a day. It may be administered orally for fungal infection of the intestines or as eardrops for fungal infection of the ears.
Amphotec, Amphocil, Fungilin, Abelcet, AmBisome, Fungisome
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Following a test dose, treatment is started with an IV dose of 0.3 mg/kg/day injected slowly. Usual dose 0.7 mg/kg. Dose in fungal meningeal infections - 0.5 mg twice weekly administered intrathecally. Since the lipid amphotericin B formulation have lower side effects, they may be administered in higher doses.When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity, lactation, do not give to patients receiving antineoplastics (cancer drugs).Drug Name : Amphotericin B
This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for life-threatening fungal infections.Trade Names/Brand Names of Amphotericin B
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Amphotec, Amphocil, Fungilin, Abelcet, AmBisome, Fungisome
