| Active Ingredient | AMPHOTERICIN B |
| Therapeutic Class | POLYENES |
| Indications | Reserve for life threatening systemic fungal infections. |
| Caution | Anemia, thrombocytopenia, CHF, anaphylaxis, fever, gastro-intestinal upset, nephrotoxicity (reduce with i.v. infusion of mannitol), tinnitus. Monitor Kidney Function. C.f. prescribing in renal disease More ... |
| Dose Range |
Adult and Children: i.v. 0.25mg/kg/day as a single dose, with increments every other day to a maximum of 1.5 mg/kg/day . |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Not known to be harmful but manufacturers advise avoid unless potential benefit More ... |
| Breast Feeding |