Amfocare 50 mg Injection
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses of Amfocare 50 mg Injection:
Severe fungal infections, Kala-azar
Composition of Amfocare 50 mg Injection:
Amphotericin B 50mg
MRP:
₹
280
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Uses
Amphotericin B is generally used in treatment of kala-azar and severe fungal infections
Side effects
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Chills
- Fever
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Rapid breathing
- Stomach cramp
- Vomiting
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Amphotericin B is a drug thats antifungal. It makes the condition better by destroying the fungal cell membrane resulting in the fungi to die.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Amphotericin B fungistatic or fungicidal?
Amphotericin B is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Q. Is Amphotericin B light sensitive?
Amphotericin B is not light sensitive
Q. What is Amphotericin B liposomal?
Liposomal Amphotericin B is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Amphotericin B can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
Q. Is Amphotericin B an antibiotic?
Yes, Amphotericin B 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)
Q. Is Amphotericin B testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Amphotericin B 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
Q. How is Amphotericin B administered?
Amphotericin B is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
Q. How does Amphotericin B cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Amphotericin B 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.
Amphotericin B is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Q. Is Amphotericin B light sensitive?
Amphotericin B is not light sensitive
Q. What is Amphotericin B liposomal?
Liposomal Amphotericin B is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Amphotericin B can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
Q. Is Amphotericin B an antibiotic?
Yes, Amphotericin B 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)
Q. Is Amphotericin B testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Amphotericin B 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
Q. How is Amphotericin B administered?
Amphotericin B is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
Q. How does Amphotericin B cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Amphotericin B 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.
Expert Advice
- Before you take Amphotericin B, inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes, liver/kidney problem or are on dialysis or have low potassium level in blood.You should monitor your condition through regular laboratory evaluation of potassium, magnesium as well as renal, hepatic and hematopoietic function.Take precautions as Amphotericin B may reduce the ability to drive or operate machinery.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-2354
Product Description: Amfocare 50 mg Injection is manufactured by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Amfocare 50 mg Injection is manufactured by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
