Amphotericin b lipid complex

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 7, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Abelcet

Available Dosage Forms:

Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Antifungal

Chemical Class: Polyene

Uses for amphotericin b lipid complex

Amphotericin B lipid complex is an antifungal medicine. It is used to help the body overcome serious infections caused by fungus.

Amphotericin b lipid complex is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using amphotericin b lipid complex

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For amphotericin b lipid complex, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to amphotericin b lipid complex or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Amphotericin b lipid complex has been tested in children and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.

Geriatric

Amphotericin b lipid complex has been tested in a limited number of patients 65 years of age or older and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking amphotericin b lipid complex, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using amphotericin b lipid complex with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Cyclosporine

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Amphotericin b lipid complex Intravenous, Injection