| 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 |
| Active Ingredient | NYSTATIN |
| Therapeutic Class | POLYENES |
| Indications | For yeast infections; treatment of oral and vaginal candidiasis, and prophylaxis of intestinal candidiasis. |
| Caution | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (tablets), vaginal irritation |
| Dose Range |
Adult: 4-6mls 4 times daily. Pediatric: 100,000 units 3-4 times daily after feeds or food and continued for 48 hours after lesions have healed. Retain suspension around in mouth for as long as possible, then swallow. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |