Ampholip 100mg Injection
Manufacturer
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Salt Composition
Amphotericin B (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ampholip 100mg Injection is an antifungal medication used to treat severe fungal infections and kala-azar.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Ampholip 100mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Before you take this medicine, inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes, liver/kidney problems or are on dialysis or have low potassium level in blood. It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps and fever. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
headache vomiting nausea stomach cramps fever pain swelling redness
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ampholip 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ampholip 100mg Injection 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
Ampholip 100mg Injection 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
Ampholip 100mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Quick Tips
It is usually given as an injection over 1-2 hours under the supervision of a medical professional. Ampholip 100mg Injection can cause rash, chills, headache, and tiredness during initial days of the treatment, but these may fade away with time. 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.
