Amtericin Injection

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Amtericin Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 275
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 275
338 people have bought this recently

Amtericin Information

Amtericin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Amtericin have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Amtericin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Amtericin include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amtericin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amtericin 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.

It is also important to note that Amtericin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amtericin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amtericin related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Amtericin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Amtericin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amtericin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Amtericin Benefits & Uses

Amtericin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Amtericin 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

Amtericin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amtericin safe for pregnant women?


    Amtericin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Amtericin safe during breastfeeding?


    Amtericin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

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


    Amtericin rarely affects the kidneys.

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


    So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Amtericin on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Amtericin will affect the liver or not.

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


    Side effects of Amtericin rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Amtericin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Amtericin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Amtericin

  • Is this Amtericin habit forming or addictive?


    Amtericin does not cause addiction.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amtericin as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Amtericin should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Amtericin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Amtericin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amtericin


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Amtericin and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amtericin


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amtericin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    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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