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Ambisome Injection

ContainsLiposomal Amphotericin B (50mg)
Prescription Required
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.
MRP₹7,814.0020% OFF
₹6,251.20

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Packaging:1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Ambisome Injection – Liposomal Amphotericin B (50mg)  by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassAminoglycosides {Polyenes}
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassFungal cell membrane active agent

About Ambisome Injection

Ambisome Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and leishmaniasis. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This way it helps treat the condition.Ambisome Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. You should get the injection as long as your doctor has prescribed it.The most common side effects of this medicine are decreased potassium level in the blood, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.To make sure it is safe for you, before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medicines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

How It Works

Ambisome Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and leishmaniasis. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This way it helps treat the condition.Ambisome Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. You should get the injection as long as your doctor has prescribed it.The most common side effects of this medicine are decreased potassium level in the blood, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.To make sure it is safe for you, before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medicines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

How to Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.

Prescription required. Upload a valid prescription at checkout or via prescription upload.

Composition of Ambisome Injection

Uses of Ambisome Injection

Treatment of Leishmaniasis.

Key Benefits of Ambisome Injection

  • In Treatment of Severe fungal infections Ambisome Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects of Ambisome Injection

  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Chills
  • Fever

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Ambisome Injection

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ambisome Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ambisome Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ambisome Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Ambisome Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ambisome Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ambisome Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ambisome Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ambisome Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Ambisome Injection.

Ambisome Injection is fungicidal in nature, which means it acts by killing the fungus.

Before starting treatment with Ambisome Injection, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Yes, Ambisome Injection is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of infections caused by fungi like fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body, suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells and Visceral leishmaniasis (an infectious disease caused by a parasite).

Yes, administration of Ambisome Injection is associated with allergic reaction (severe and serious allergic), therefore it is recommended to administer a testing dose before starting the treatment to check for any sensitivity to the medicine.

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