Treats infections caused by a fungus. Belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals
Brand Names:
Abelcet
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to amphotericin B
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.
A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your treatment.
Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember.
If you miss more than one dose, call your doctor for instructions.
Storage:
If you have your treatments at home, you should be given a special container for the used needles. Keep it where children or pets cannot reach it.
Store this medicine in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine away from children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using any antibiotic or other antifungal medicine (such as Ancobon®, Nizoral®, or Monistat®), cancer medicines, a corticosteroid (such as prednisone or cortisone), corticotropin (ACTH), cyclosporin, digoxin (Lanoxin®), muscle relaxants, pentamidine, or zidovudine (Retrovir®).
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease.
Your doctor may want to test your blood while you are receiving this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Fainting
Fever and chills
Severe nausea and vomiting
Swelling, pain, or redness near where the IV needle is given
