AMPHONEX 50MG INJ

Overview

AMPHONEX 50MG INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.

AMPHONEX 50MG INJ is composed of: AMPHOTERICIN B (50.0 MG)

Amphotericin B is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.Amphotericin B is used to treat serious, life-threatening fungal infections.
It is not for use in treating a minor fungal infection such as a yeast infection of the mouth, esophagus, or vagina. Amphotericin B is used in the treatment of serious fungal infections and kala-azar. Amphotericin B is an antifungal medicine. It kills fungus by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Usage

AMPHOTERICIN B is generally used to treat: Fungal Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

AMPHONEX 50MG INJ is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for AMPHONEX 50MG INJ and its Constituents



  • 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.
  • Do not use amphotericin B in larger amounts than recommended. An overdose can cause death.
  • You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to any formulation of amphotericin B (Abelcet, AmBisome, Amphocin, Amphotec, or Fungizone).
  • The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take from 2 to 6 hours to complete.Amphotericin B may need to be given for up to several weeks or months, depending on the infection being treated.
  • While receiving amphotericin B, you may need frequent blood tests.
  • Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

Common Side-Effects

AMPHOTERICIN B : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Seizure, Breathlessness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Throat Soreness, Shortness Of Breath, Feet Weakness, Fever, Difficulty Urinating

Serious Side-Effects

AMPHOTERICIN B : Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Stomach Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Vomiting, Muscle Cramp, Muscle Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Fever, Chills, Decreased Urination, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Head Headache

Rare Side-Effects

AMPHOTERICIN B : Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Back Pain, Legs Pain, Neck Pain

Food Interactions


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Disease Interactions

AMPHOTERICIN B can interfere with: Anemia

Technical Classification

AMPHOTERICIN B is categorized as: POLYENES / ANTIFUNGALS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for AMPHONEX 50MG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMBISOME 50MG VIALINR 4606 for 10 VIALSAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMFOCAN 50MG INJINR 263.5 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMFY 50MG INJINR 2847.61 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHO B 50MG INJINR 452.95 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHOCRIT 50MG INJINR 4687.36 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHOGARD 50MG INJINR 4572.05 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHOJECT 50MG INJINR 7142.86 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHOLYN 50MG INJINR 269 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHONEX 50MG INJINR 7609.52 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHOTIN LIP 50MG INJINR 3695 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHOTRET 50MG INJINR 268 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
AMPHOTRET INJINR 250 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50 MG
AMTERICIN 50MG INJINR 275 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
ENVOCIN 50MG INJINR 7900 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
FUNGIZONE 50MG INJINR 330 for 10 ML INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
HOSPICIN B 50MG INJINR 7900 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
LAMBIN 50MG INJINR 4782.53 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
PHOSOME 50MG INJINR 4784.75 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG
SPOROTAR 50MG INJINR 4336.3 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMFY GELINR 210 for 1 TUBEAMPHOTERICIN B 1 %W/W
AMFY V 1MG GELINR 210 for 15 GM GELAMPHOTERICIN B 1.0 MG
AMPHOLIP 100MG INJINR 7276 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 100.0 MG
AMPHOTERICIN BAMPHOTERICIN B
AMPHOTIN LIP 10MG INJINR 825 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 10.0 MG
LAMBIN 10MG INJINR 1766 for 1 INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 10.0 MG
MYCOL 500MG INJINR 14.33 for 1 ML INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 500.0 MG
PHOSOME 10MG INJINR 1842.5 for 10 ML INJECTIONAMPHOTERICIN B 10.0 MG