Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for MYCOL 500MG INJ and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Food Interactions
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Available Alternatives for MYCOL 500MG INJ
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Overview
MYCOL 500MG INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.MYCOL 500MG INJ is composed of: AMPHOTERICIN B (500.0 MG)
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 InfectionFrequently 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?
MYCOL 500MG INJ is generally taken After Food.Precautions for MYCOL 500MG 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 UrinatingSerious 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 HeadacheRare Side-Effects
AMPHOTERICIN B : Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Back Pain, Legs Pain, Neck PainFood Interactions
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Disease Interactions
AMPHOTERICIN B can interfere with: AnemiaTechnical Classification
AMPHOTERICIN B is categorized as: POLYENES / ANTIFUNGALS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives for MYCOL 500MG INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
MYCOL 500MG INJ | INR 14.33 for 1 ML INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 500.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
AMBISOME 50MG VIAL | INR 4606 for 10 VIALS | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMFOCAN 50MG INJ | INR 263.5 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMFY 50MG INJ | INR 2847.61 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMFY GEL | INR 210 for 1 TUBE | AMPHOTERICIN B 1 %W/W |
AMFY V 1MG GEL | INR 210 for 15 GM GEL | AMPHOTERICIN B 1.0 MG |
AMPHO B 50MG INJ | INR 452.95 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMPHOCRIT 50MG INJ | INR 4687.36 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMPHOGARD 50MG INJ | INR 4572.05 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMPHOJECT 50MG INJ | INR 7142.86 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMPHOLIP 100MG INJ | INR 7276 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 100.0 MG |
AMPHOLYN 50MG INJ | INR 269 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMPHONEX 50MG INJ | INR 7609.52 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMPHOTERICIN B | AMPHOTERICIN B | |
AMPHOTIN LIP 10MG INJ | INR 825 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 10.0 MG |
AMPHOTIN LIP 50MG INJ | INR 3695 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMPHOTRET 50MG INJ | INR 268 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
AMPHOTRET INJ | INR 250 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50 MG |
AMTERICIN 50MG INJ | INR 275 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
ENVOCIN 50MG INJ | INR 7900 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
FUNGIZONE 50MG INJ | INR 330 for 10 ML INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
HOSPICIN B 50MG INJ | INR 7900 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
LAMBIN 10MG INJ | INR 1766 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 10.0 MG |
LAMBIN 50MG INJ | INR 4782.53 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
PHOSOME 10MG INJ | INR 1842.5 for 10 ML INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 10.0 MG |
PHOSOME 50MG INJ | INR 4784.75 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |
SPOROTAR 50MG INJ | INR 4336.3 for 1 INJECTION | AMPHOTERICIN B 50.0 MG |