Generic name: amphotericin B [ am-foe-TER-i-sin ]
Brand names: Fungizone, Fungizone For Tissue Culture, Amphocin
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (50 mg)
Drug class:Polyenes
What is amphotericin B?
Amphotericin B is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Amphotericin B is used to treat serious, life-threatening fungal infections. It is not for use in treating a minor fungal infection such as a yeast infection of the mouth, esophagus, or vagina.
Amphotericin B may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
amphotericin B is for serious, life-threatening fungal infections. It is not for use in treating a minor fungal infection (yeast infection) of the mouth, esophagus, or vagina.
Do not use amphotericin B in larger amounts than recommended. An overdose can cause death.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to any formulation of amphotericin B (Abelcet, AmBisome, Amphocin, Amphotec, or Fungizone).
To make sure amphotericin B is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease;
diabetes;
kidney disease;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood);
if you are receiving blood transfusions; or
if you are receiving radiation treatments.
Amphotericin B is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether amphotericin B passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while us...
