Amphotin 50mg
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Product introduction
Amphotin 50mg 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.
Amphotin 50mg 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.
Amphotin 50mg 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 Amphotin Injection
- Severe fungal infections
- Kala-azar
Benefits of Amphotin Injection
In Severe fungal infections
Amphotin 50mg 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. Amphotin 50mg 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 Amphotin 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 Amphotin
- 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 Amphotin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Amphotin Injection works
Amphotin 50mg 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 Amphotin 50mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amphotin 50mg 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
Amphotin 50mg 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
Amphotin 50mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amphotin 50mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amphotin 50mg 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 Amphotin 50mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Amphotin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Amphotin 50mg, 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.
- Amphotin 50mg 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
Interaction with drugs
Taking Amphotin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause damage to the kidneys and decreased production of cells responsible for providing immunity, carrying oxygen, and/or those responsible for normal blood clot
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney dysfunction.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Do not consume Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with Amphotericin B. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor yo
Concurrent use may potentially damage the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function and Amphotericin B levels closely.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Amphotin 50mg fungistatic or fungicidal?
Amphotin 50mg is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Is Amphotin 50mg light sensitive?
Amphotin 50mg is not light sensitive
What is Amphotin 50mg liposomal?
Liposomal Amphotin 50mg is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Amphotin 50mg can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
Is Amphotin 50mg an antibiotic?
Yes, Amphotin 50mg 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 Amphotin 50mg testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Amphotin 50mg 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 Amphotin 50mg administered?
Amphotin 50mg is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
How does Amphotin 50mg cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Amphotin 50mg 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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Country of origin: India
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