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Ambisome Information

Ambisome is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Ampules. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ambisome has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ambisome. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Ambisome also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ambisome can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Ambisome normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Ambisome has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ambisome's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Ambisome are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Ambisome may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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



Ambisome Benefits & Uses

Ambisome is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ambisome 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

Ambisome Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ambisome safe for pregnant women?


    Ambisome 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 Ambisome safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Ambisome on breastfeeding women are very mild.

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


    Ambisome rarely harms the kidneys.

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


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

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


    Side effects of Ambisome rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Ambisome with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Ambisome Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Ambisome

  • Is this Ambisome habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Ambisome is addictive.

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


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ambisome. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Ambisome is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, the use of Ambisome in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Ambisome Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ambisome


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

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ambisome


    Information about the interaction of Ambisome and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched 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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