Amphotericin B
- Other Names:
- Fungilin, Fungizone, Abelcet, AmBisome, Fungisome, Amphocil, Amphotec
- Use:
- Amphotericin B is a drug used in the treatment of infections caused by fungi. It is available as an injectable solution (5 mg/ml) for slow (over a period of several hours) IV administration, intratracheally, or nebulized in conjunction with systemic flucytosine or ketoconazole therapy for fungal infections in the upper respiratory tract. There is also a lotion or cream (3%) available that is often used for fungal dermatitis or oral candidiasis that is resistant to nystatin.
Caution
If administered rapidly, it can cause heart arrhythmias and death.