Amphocrit 50 Mg Injection

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  • Manufactured by: Wockhardt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Amphotericin B (50 mg)

Amphocrit 50 Mg Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 4687
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 4687
192 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Wockhardt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Amphotericin B (50 mg)

Amphocrit Information

Amphocrit, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Amphocrit have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Amphocrit is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Amphocrit also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amphocrit can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amphocrit go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amphocrit is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amphocrit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amphocrit contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Amphocrit with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Amphocrit is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Amphocrit Benefits & Uses

Amphocrit is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Amphocrit Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Amphocrit Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amphocrit is used -

Mild

  • Chills

Common

Amphocrit Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amphocrit safe for pregnant women?


    Amphocrit shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Amphocrit safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Amphocrit as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amphocrit on the Kidneys?


    Amphocrit rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amphocrit on the Liver?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Amphocrit on the liver, information on safety of Amphocrit for liver is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Amphocrit on the Heart?


    Amphocrit is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Amphocrit with Other Drugs

Amphocrit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Amphocrit Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amphocrit unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Amphocrit

  • Is this Amphocrit habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Amphocrit.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Amphocrit, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amphocrit can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Amphocrit only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Amphocrit cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Amphocrit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amphocrit


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amphocrit together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amphocrit


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amphocrit with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amphotericin B

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 787-789

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 154-157

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