Introduction Of Amphonex 50mg Injection
Amphonex 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.
Before initiating your first treatment, your physician may give you a small amount of Amphonex 50mg injection to check for allergic reactions. Do not receive this injection if you are allergic to amphotericin B or any of the other ingredients in the medicine. Inform your physician if you have a severe allergic reaction, kidney or liver problems, and if you are having dialysis. Tell your doctor if you have low potassium levels.
This medicine contains sugar in each vial; tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before initiating the treatment. The most common side effects of Amphonex 50mg injection are skin rash, low potassium levels, diarrhea, anemia, insomnia, and shortness of breath. This medicine is not recommended for babies under 1 month old.
Therapeutic Effects of Amphonex Injection
Amphonex 50mg injection binds primarily to ergosterol in sensitive fungi cell membranes, causing membrane permeability changes that result in leakage of intracellular contents and cell death.
Interaction of Amphonex 50mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, recent vaccinations, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Amphonex 50mg injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Amphonex Injection
- Do not store above (25°C)
- keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
- If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately.
How to consume Amphonex 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.
Safety Advices for Amphonex 50mg Injection
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant before receiving Amphonex 50mg injection.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
It is unknown whether Amphonex 50mg injection is safe for breastfeeding women. Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding before initiating the treatment.
Lungs
Consult your doctor
It is unknown whether Amphonex injection can be used in patients with lung disorders.
Liver
Consult your doctor
It is unknown whether Amphonex injection can be used in patients with liver disorders.
Alcohol
Unsafe
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol is safe during the treatment with Amphonex injection.
Driving
Consult your doctor
Amphonex injection may affect your ability to drive and operate machinery.
Side Effects of Amphonex Injection
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




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