Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 4, 2022.
This drug should be used primarily for treatment of patients with progressive and potentially life-threatening fungal infections; it should not be used to treat noninvasive forms of fungal disease such as oral thrush, vaginal candidiasis and esophageal candidiasis in patients with normal neutrophil counts. Amphotericin B for injection should not be given at doses greater than 1.5 mg/kg. Exercise caution to prevent inadvertent overdosage, which can result in potentially fatal cardiac or cardiopulmonary arrest. Verify the product name and dosage pre-administration, especially if dose exceeds 1.5 mg/kg .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Amphocin
- Fungizone
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antifungal
Chemical Class: Polyene
Uses for amphotericin b
Amphotericin B is an antifungal. It is used to help the body overcome serious fungus infections. It may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.
Amphotericin B is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using amphotericin b
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, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to amphotericin b 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
Although there is no specific information comparing use of amphotericin B in children with use in other age groups, amphotericin b is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. The..
