Amphotin Lip 10mg Injection
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Serious fungal Infections, Kala-azar
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Medicine Overview of Amphotin Lip Injection
Uses of Amphotin Lip Injection
Amphotin Lip 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of Serious fungal Infections and Kala-azar.
Side effects of Amphotin Lip Injection
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased potassium level in blood, Fever, Chills, Increased creatine level in blood, Decreased blood pressure.
How to use Amphotin Lip Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Amphotin Lip Injection works
Amphotin lip 10mg injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
In Depth Information on Amphotin Lip Injection
Expert advice for Amphotin Lip Injection
- Before you take amphotericin B, inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes, liver/kidney problem or are on dialysis or have low potassium level in blood.
- You should monitor your condition through regular laboratory evaluation of potassium, magnesium as well as renal, hepatic and hematopoietic function.
- Take precautions as amphotericin B may reduce the ability to drive or operate machinery.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Warnings
Special precautions for Amphotin Lip 10mg Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Amphotin Lip 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Amphotin Lip 10mg Injection is probably usafe to use during
+morelactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
It is not known whether Amphotin Lip 10mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery....
+moreCaution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Amphoti
+moren Lip 10mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Decmax 4mg Tablet, Derinide 0.5mg Respules 2ml, Genticyn 80mg Injection, Tacsant 0.5mg Capsule
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Amphotericin B, please consult your doctor.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Amphotin Lip 10mg Injection
Frequently asked questions for Amphotericin B
Amphotin lip is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Amphotin lip is not light sensitive
Liposomal Amphotin lip is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Amphotin lip can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
Yes, Amphotin lip 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)
Yes, administration of Amphotin lip 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
Amphotin lip is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
Amphotin lip 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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