Amfocare 50mg Injection

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Composition FOR Amfocare 50mg Injection

Amphotericin B(50mg)

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lactation interaction for Amfocare Injection

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amfocare 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Amfocare 50mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amfocare 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Amfocare 50mg Injection

Amphotericin B(50mg)

Amfocare injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and kala-azar.

How amfocare injection works

Amfocare 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Common side effects of amfocare injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Nausea, Vomiting, Chills, Headache, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased potassium level in blood, Abdominal pain, Blurred vision, Low blood platelets, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Abnormal liver function tests, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Itching, Diarrhea, Decreased appetite, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Skin rash, Nephrocalcinosis, Increased creatinine level in blood, Abnormal renal function tests, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Bronchospasm, Muscle pain, Acute renal failure, Maculopapular rash, Skin exfoliation, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Weight loss, Joint pain, Cardiac arrest, Deafness, Renal tubular acidosis, Jaundice, Coagulation disorder, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), High white blood cell count, Vertigo, Anuria

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Expert advice FOR Amfocare Injection

  • It is usually given as an injection over 1-2 hours under the supervision of a medical professional.
  • Amphotericin B can cause rash, chills, headache, and tiredness during initial days of the treatment, but these may fade away with time.
  • Your doctor may ask you for regular blood tests to monitor your blood sugar, potassium, magnesium and kidney function.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice pain or blood upon urination, swelling of the face and trouble breathing.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Amfocare 50mg Injection

Amphotericin B

Q. Is Amfocare 50mg Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?
Amfocare 50mg Injection is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Q. Is Amfocare 50mg Injection light sensitive?
Amfocare 50mg Injection is not light sensitive
Q. What is Amfocare 50mg Injection liposomal?
Liposomal Amfocare 50mg Injection is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Amfocare 50mg Injection can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
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Q. Is Amfocare 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Amfocare 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of serious infections caused by fungi like fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body, suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells [neutrophils]) and Visceral leishmaniasis (disease caused by a parasite)
Q. Is Amfocare 50mg Injection testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Amfocare 50mg Injection is associated with allergy (severe and serious allergic) reaction, therefore it is recommended to administer a test dose before starting the therapy to check for sensitivity
Q. How is Amfocare 50mg Injection administered?
Amfocare 50mg Injection is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
Q. How does Amfocare 50mg Injection cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Amfocare 50mg Injection can disrupt the lipid components of human kidney cells, thereby causing nephrotoxicity. The exact mechanism of hypokalemia is not known, but kidney damage may result in excessive loss of potassium in urine.

Content on this page was last updated on 04 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)