AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable)

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AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information

AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable)

AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification

AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection)

AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname

Amphotec

AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment

Amphotericin B Cholesteryl Sulfate Complex (am-foe-TER-i-sin B koe-les-TEER-il SUL-fate KOM-plex) Treats infections caused by a fungus. Belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals.

When To Not Use AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable)

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to amphotericin B.

How Should You Use AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable)

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
• An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.
• A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your treatment.
• Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
• This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule.
• Use the missed dose as soon as you remember.
• If you miss more than one dose, call your doctor for instructions.

Proper AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) Storage

Store AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using any antibiotic or other antifungal medicine (such as Ancobon®, Nizoral®, or Monistat®), cancer medicines, a corticosteroid (such as prednisone or cortisone), corticotropin (ACTH), cyclosporin, digoxin (Lanoxin®), muscle relaxants, pentamidine, or tacrolimus.

AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease.
• Your doctor may want to test your blood while you are receiving this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Fainting
• Fever and chills
• Severe nausea and vomiting
• Swelling, pain, or redness near where the IV needle is given
• Trouble breathing
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Mild nausea or upset stomach