Amphogen 50mg/10ml
Manufacturer
Genetek Lifesciences Private Limited
Salt Composition
Amphotericin B (50mg/10ml)
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Amphogen 50mg/10ml may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Amphogen 50mg/10ml may cause rash, chills, headache, and tiredness during initial days of the treatment, but these may fade away with time.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amphogen 50mg/10ml. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Amphogen 50mg/10ml is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Amphogen 50mg/10ml is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Interacting Medicines
Abacavir Adefovir Amikacin Betamethasone
How it works
Amphogen 50mg/10ml is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Quick Tips
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you for regular blood tests to monitor your blood sugar, potassium, magnesium and kidney function. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice pain or blood upon urination, swelling of the face and trouble breathing. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amphogen 50mg/10ml fungistatic or fungicidal?
Amphogen 50mg/10ml is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus.
Is Amphogen 50mg/10ml light sensitive?
Amphogen 50mg/10ml is not light sensitive.
What is Amphogen 50mg/10ml liposomal?
Liposomal Amphogen 50mg/10ml is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Amphogen 50mg/10ml can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug.
Is Amphogen 50mg/10ml an antibiotic?
Yes, Amphogen 50mg/10ml is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of serious infections caused by fungi like fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body, suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells [neutrophils]) and Visceral leishmaniasis (disease caused by a parasite).
Is Amphogen 50mg/10ml testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Amphogen 50mg/10ml is associated with allergy (severe and serious allergic) reaction, therefore it is recommended to administer a test dose before starting the therapy to check for sensitivity.
How is Amphogen 50mg/10ml administered?
Amphogen 50mg/10ml is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only.
How does Amphogen 50mg/10ml cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Amphogen 50mg/10ml can disrupt the lipid components of human kidney cells, thereby causing nephrotoxicity. The exact mechanism of hypokalemia is not known, but kidney damage may result in excessive loss of potassium in urine.
