Amphotericin B for Fungal Infections

Amphotericin B is a medication used to treat serious fungal infections. It is usually given by injection into a vein.
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Amphotericin B FAQ


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What is amphotericin B lipid complex?

An amphotericin B lipid complex in which amphotericin B is tightly packed in a ribbon-like structure

Is amphotericin B FDA approved?

Amphotericin B is also FDA-approved for the treatment of leishmaniasis, which is a parasitic infection. The FDA-approved uses for amphotericin B vary depending on the formulation of the drug. Many of the infections for which amphotericin B treatment is FDA-approved can be opportunistic infections (OIs) of HIV.

What is amphotericin B used for?

Written by Cerner Multum. What is amphotericin B? Amphotericin B is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Amphotericin B is used to treat serious, life-threatening fungal infections. It is not for use in treating a minor fungal infection such as a yeast infection of the mouth, esophagus, or vagina.

Can amphotericin B be used to treat a fungal infection?

It should only be used to treat potentially life-threatening fungal infections and not to treat less serious fungal infections of the mouth, throat, or vagina in patients with a normal immune system (body's natural protection against infection). Talk to your doctor about the risks of receiving amphotericin B injection.

Can I take amphotericin B If I have a thrush?

Do not use amphotericin B (conventional) for infections that are not as bad such as oral thrush (white spots in the mouth), vaginal yeast infections, or throat infections in people with normal white blood cell levels. It is used to treat fungal infections . What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Amphotericin B?

How long should I take amphotericin B?

Use amphotericin B for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medicine. Amphotericin B will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

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