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Amphotret is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. The alternative uses of Amphotret have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Amphotret depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Amphotret include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amphotret as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Amphotret are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Amphotret has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amphotret's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Amphotret are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Amphotret have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Amphotret is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amphotret is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amphotret is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amphotret safe for pregnant women?
Amphotret should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amphotret safe during breastfeeding?
Amphotret may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Amphotret on the Kidneys?
Amphotret has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amphotret on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Amphotret on the liver, information on safety of Amphotret for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amphotret on the Heart?
Amphotret is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amphotret should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amphotret unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amphotret habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amphotret.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Amphotret. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amphotret is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amphotret for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amphotret
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amphotret with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amphotret
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amphotret and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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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