Ambisome 50mg Injection
LIPOSOMAL AMPHOTERICIN B
Composition
LIPOSOMAL AMPHOTERICIN B
Company
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
Category
AntifungalPackaging
1 VIAL
MRP
₹6,980
Offer Price
₹5,000
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₹1,980 (28%)
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Introduction
Ambisome 50mg Injection contains the active substance Liposomal Amphotericin B. It is an antifungal antibiotic. It is used to treat fungal infections of one or more deep body organs. It is also used to treat suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells). It is also indicated to treat visceral leishmaniasis, a disease caused by a parasite in certain people.
Uses
- Fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body
- Suspected fungal infections
- Visceral leishmaniasis
How to Consume
A doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting will give it to you. It is given as an intravenous infusion drip (into your vein). Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors.
Benefits
Liposomal Amphotericin B binds primarily to ergosterol in sensitive fungi cell membranes, causing membrane permeability changes that result in leakage of intracellular contents and cell death.
Side Effects
- Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
- Common:
- Skin rash
- Increased blood sugar levels
- Decreased potassium levels
- Diarrhea
- Nausea, vomiting
- Anemia
- Insomnia
- Shortness of breath
- Fever, chills or shivering
- Serious:
- Cardia arrest
- GI bleeding
- Severe skin reactions
- Acute kidney injury
Storage
store below 25°C
Packaging
1 VIAL
FAQs
What is AMBISOME 50MG INJECTION used for?
;Fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body ;Suspected fungal infections ;Visceral leishmaniasis
How should I take AMBISOME 50MG INJECTION?
A doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting will give it to you. It is given as an intravenous infusion drip (into your vein). Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors.
What are the side effects of AMBISOME 50MG INJECTION?
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. ;Common: ;Skin rash ;Increased blood sugar levels ;Decreased potassium levels ;Diarrhea ;Nausea, vomiting ;Anemia ;Insomnia ;Shortness of breath ;Fever, chills or shivering ;Serious: ;Cardia arrest ;GI bleeding ;Severe skin reactions ;Acute kidney injury
How should I store AMBISOME 50MG INJECTION?
store below 25°C
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