Amphotret

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Amphotret Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Amphotret is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Amphotret 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


Amphotret Side Effects

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

Mild

  • Chills

Common

Amphotret Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amphotret safe for pregnant women?


    Amphotret has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amphotret without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Amphotret safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Amphotret on breastfeeding women are very mild.

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


    Amphotret rarely affects the kidneys.

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


    There is no research available on the side effects of Amphotret on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

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


    Amphotret may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Amphotret with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Amphotret Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Amphotret

  • Is this Amphotret habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Amphotret.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Amphotret only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Amphotret is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Amphotret Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amphotret


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

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amphotret


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amphotret 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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