Amphotericin B Benefits & Uses

Amphotericin B is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch

Other Benefits

Amphotericin B 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

Amphotericin B Side Effects

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

Mild

Chills

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Irregular heartbeat

Amphotericin B Related Warnings

Is the use of Amphotericin B safe for pregnant women?

Amphotericin B can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Amphotericin B safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Amphotericin B for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Kidneys?

Amphotericin B rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Liver?

Side effects of Amphotericin B on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on the Heart?

Side effects of Amphotericin B rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amphotericin B with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amiodarone

Tacrolimus

Gentamicin

Amikacin

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Furosemide

Amphotericin B Contraindications

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

Anemia
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Amphotericin B

Is this Amphotericin B habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Amphotericin B is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amphotericin B can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amphotericin B only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Amphotericin B for mental disorders.

No

Amphotericin B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amphotericin B

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amphotericin B with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amphotericin B

Information about the interaction of Amphotericin B and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown