Fungicidal therapy of yeast/fungus/mold infection (not for use in urinary tract infection)
Invasive candidiasis, aspergillosis, cryptococcosis
Visceral/mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis
Induction therapy for dimorphic fungii (cocci, blasto, histo)
Laboratory
Clinical
Main concern is concomitant nephrotoxins - use should be minimized during amphotericin therapy
Digoxin - increased digoxin toxicity with hypokalemia
Lipid associated AmB is taken up preferentially by phagocytic cells and concentrated at sites of infection while minimizing renal exposure.
Premedication with acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, or hydrocortisone are used.
Meperidine may be used for rigors.
Careful attention to electrolyte and fluid status with boluses (usually 500mL) before and after infusion, as well as K and Mg supplementation PRN.
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