Ambisome Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Ambisome Injection.

Q. Is Ambisome Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?

Ambisome Injection is fungicidal in nature, which means it acts by killing the fungus.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Ambisome Injection?

Before starting treatment with Ambisome Injection, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Ambisome Injection an antibiotic?

Yes, Ambisome Injection is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of 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 and Visceral leishmaniasis (an infectious disease caused by a parasite).

Q. Is Ambisome Injection testing dose needed?

Yes, administration of Ambisome Injection is associated with allergic reaction (severe and serious allergic), therefore it is recommended to administer a testing dose before starting the treatment to check for any sensitivity to the medicine.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 18th Oct 2022.
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