AmBisome
Generic name:amphotericin B liposomal [ AM-foe-TER-i-sin-B-LYE-poe-SOE-mal ]
Drug class:Polyenes
What is AmBisome?
AmBisome is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
AmBisome is used to treat serious, life-threatening fungal infections including leishmaniasis, or a certain form of meningitis in people infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
AmBisome is not for treating a minor fungal infection such as a yeast infection of the mouth, esophagus, or vagina.
Warnings
AmBisome may need to be given for up to several weeks or months, depending on the infection being treated.
Tell your caregivers if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, sweaty, hot or cold, or if you have a fast heartbeat, chest tightness, or trouble breathing while you are receiving Ambisome.
Some people receiving a AmBisome injection have had a reaction to the infusion (when the medicine is injected into the vein). Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, sweaty, hot or cold, or if you have a fast heartbeat, chest tightness, or trouble breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with AmBisome if you are allergic to amphotericin B.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
liver disease; or
an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether amphotericin B liposomal will harm an unborn baby.
You should not breast-feed while using AmBisome.
How is AmBisome given?
AmBisome is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
This medicine must be given slowly, and the infusion can take about 2 hours to complete.
AmBisome may need to be given for up several weeks or months, depending on the infection being treated.
Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, kidney function, and other vital signs will be watched closely.
What happens if I miss a dose?
If AmBisome is given while you are in the hospital, you are not likely to miss a dose.
If you are receiving this medicine in an outpatient clinic, call your doctor for ...
