Amphotericin B
Information about Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B Uses
Amphotericin B is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and kala-azar.
How Amphotericin B works
Amphotericin B is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Common side effects of Amphotericin B
Nausea, Vomiting, Chills, Headache, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased potassium level in blood, Abnormal liver function tests, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Diarrhea, Decreased appetite, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Skin rash, Nephrocalcinosis, Increased creatinine level in blood, Abnormal renal function tests, Renal tubular acidosis
Available Medicine for Amphotericin B
AmpholipBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹1253 to ₹72763 variant(s)
AmphomulBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹1612 to ₹85002 variant(s)
AmphotretBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹3091 variant(s)
Amfy VIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2711 variant(s)
FungizoneAbbott L
₹2951 variant(s)
AmifyIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹32111 variant(s)
AmphotinUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹2991 variant(s)
Amphotin LipUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹825 to ₹36953 variant(s)
Affytericin-BAffy Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹3241 variant(s)
AmphojectPanacea Biotec Ltd
₹71421 variant(s)
Expert advice for Amphotericin B
- 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.