Ampho B 50mg Injection

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Composition FOR Ampho B 50mg Injection

Amphotericin B(50mg)

food interaction for Ampho B Injection

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lactation interaction for Ampho B Injection

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alcohol
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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ampho B 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ampho B 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
Ampho B 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 Ampho B 50mg Injection

Amphotericin B(50mg)

Ampho b injection uses

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

How ampho b injection works

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

Common side effects of ampho b 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 Ampho B 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 Ampho B 50mg Injection

Amphotericin B

Q. Is Ampho B 50mg Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?
Ampho B 50mg Injection is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Q. Is Ampho B 50mg Injection light sensitive?
Ampho B 50mg Injection is not light sensitive
Q. What is Ampho B 50mg Injection liposomal?
Liposomal Ampho B 50mg Injection is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Ampho B 50mg Injection can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
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Q. Is Ampho B 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Ampho B 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 Ampho B 50mg Injection testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Ampho B 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 Ampho B 50mg Injection administered?
Ampho B 50mg Injection is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
Q. How does Ampho B 50mg Injection cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Ampho B 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 30 April, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)