Fungicidal therapy of yeast/fungus/mold infection.
Invasive candidiasis, aspergillosis, cryptococcosis.
Visceral/mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis.
Induction therapy for dimorphic fungii (cocci, blasto, histo).
Not for use in urinary tract infection.
Frequency depends on course, but daily reasonable during initiation
Same toxicities as conventional Amphotericin B but with less frequency.
Infusion related symptoms
Electrolyte abnormalities
Main concern is concomitant nephrotoxins. Use should be minimized during amphotericin therapy.
Increased digoxin toxicity with hypokalemia.
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IV Administration
Abelcet (Lipid Complex)
Ambisome (Liposomal)
N/A
Antimicrobial class: Antifungal. Polyene. Lipid formulations designed to minimize toxicity.
Average serum half life: 150 hours
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Poor