What is amphotericin B liposomal?
Amphotericin B liposomal is an antibiotic that fights fungal infections in the body.
Amphotericin B liposomal is used to treat serious, life-threatening fungal infections, including a certain form of meningitis in people infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
Amphotericin B liposomal is not for use in treating a minor fungal infection such as a yeast infection of the mouth, esophagus, or vagina.
Amphotericin B liposomal is usually given after other antifungal antibiotics have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
Amphotericin B liposomal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about amphotericin B liposomal?
Do not receive this medication if you are allergic to any formulation of amphotericin B (Abelcet, AmBisome, Amphotec, or Fungizone).
Before receiving amphotericin B liposomal, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease or heart disease.
Amphotericin B liposomal is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting.
The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take up to 2 hours to complete.
Amphotericin B liposomal may need to be given for up several weeks or months, depending on the infection being treated.
Some people receiving an amphotericin B liposomal injection have had a reaction to the infusion (either when the medicine is injected into the vein or within 1 to 3 hours afterward). Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, sweaty, feverish or cold, or if have a slow heartbeat, chest tightness, or trouble breathing.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving amphotericin B liposomal?
Do not receive this medication if you are allergic to any formulation of amphotericin B (Abelcet, AmBisome, Amphotec, or Fungizone).
Before receiving amphotericin B liposomal, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease; or
heart disease.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to receive amphotericin B liposomal, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether amphotericin B liposomal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.