Ambibio E 50mg Injection
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Product introduction
Ambibio E 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and kala-azar. It kills the infection causing fungi and thus, treats the infection.
Ambibio E 50mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Before you take this medicine, inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes, liver/kidney problems or are on dialysis or have low potassium level in blood.
It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps and fever. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Ambibio E 50mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Before you take this medicine, inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes, liver/kidney problems or are on dialysis or have low potassium level in blood.
It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps and fever. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Uses of Ambibio E Injection
- Severe fungal infections
- Kala-azar
Benefits of Ambibio E Injection
In Severe fungal infections
Ambibio E 50mg Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.
In Kala-azar
Kala azar is a disease caused by leishmania parasites mainly by the bite of infected sandflies. Ambibio E 50mg Injection helps to kill the infection causing parasites and helps to treat the infection. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the parasites are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Ambibio E Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ambibio E
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- 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
How to use Ambibio E Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ambibio E Injection works
Ambibio E 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ambibio E 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ambibio E 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ambibio E 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ambibio E 50mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ambibio E 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ambibio E 50mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ambibio E 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ambibio E Injection?
If you miss a dose of Ambibio E 50mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- It is usually given as an injection over 1-2 hours under the supervision of a medical professional.
- Ambibio E 50mg Injection 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides {Polyenes}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal cell membrane active agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Ambibio E 50mg Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?
Ambibio E 50mg Injection is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Is Ambibio E 50mg Injection light sensitive?
Ambibio E 50mg Injection is not light sensitive
What is Ambibio E 50mg Injection liposomal?
Liposomal Ambibio E 50mg Injection is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Ambibio E 50mg Injection can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
Is Ambibio E 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Ambibio E 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)
Is Ambibio E 50mg Injection testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Ambibio E 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
How is Ambibio E 50mg Injection administered?
Ambibio E 50mg Injection is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
How does Ambibio E 50mg Injection cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Ambibio E 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.
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Name: Health Biotech Limited
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ambibio E 50mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ambibio E 50mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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