Amphotericin B Liposome (Intravenous Route)
Name: Amphotericin B Liposome (Intravenous Route)
- Amphotericin B Liposome Intravenous Route brand name
- Amphotericin B Liposome Intravenous Route mg
- Amphotericin B Liposome Intravenous Route dosage
- Amphotericin B Liposome Intravenous Route average dose
- Amphotericin B Liposome Intravenous Route injection
US Brand Name
- Ambisome
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | B | Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus. |
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For the treatment of infection caused by fungus or protozoa
- For injection dosage form:
- Adults and children: 3 to 6 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (1.36 to 2.73 mg per pound) of body weight once a day, injected slowly into a vein. The number of days that you receive this treatment depends on the medical problem for which you are receiving amphotericin B liposomal complex.
- For injection dosage form: