Amphomul 100mg Injection
Manufacturer
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Salt Composition
Amphotericin B (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Amphomul 100mg Injection is an antifungal medication used to treat severe fungal infections and kala-azar.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Amphomul 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
Rash Chills Headache Tiredness Pain or blood upon urination Swelling of the face and trouble breathing
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amphomul 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Amphomul 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
Amphomul 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
Amphomul 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. 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 Amphomul 100mg Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?
Amphomul 100mg Injection is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus.
Is Amphomul 100mg Injection light sensitive?
Amphomul 100mg Injection is not light sensitive
What is Amphomul 100mg Injection liposomal?
Liposomal Amphomul 100mg Injection is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Amphomul 100mg Injection can substantially improve drug safety, particularly in the context of nephrotoxicity associated with the drug.
Is Amphomul 100mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Amphomul 100mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic used to treat serious fungal infections such as those affecting deep organs of the body. It's also prescribed for suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced white blood cell count) and Visceral leishmaniasis (caused by parasites).
Is Amphomul 100mg Injection testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Amphomul 100mg Injection is associated with allergic reactions (severe and serious), therefore it's recommended to administer a test dose before starting the therapy to check for sensitivity.
How is Amphomul 100mg Injection administered?
Amphomul 100mg Injection is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only.
How does Amphomul 100mg Injection cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Amphomul 100mg Injection can disrupt the lipid components of human kidney cells, leading to nephrotoxicity. The exact mechanism of hypokalemia is not known, but kidney damage might result in excessive potassium loss through urine.
