Amphotericin B (Conventional) Contributions by FoundHealth

(am foe TER i sin bee con VEN sha nal)

Fungizone®

Amphocil; Terix

Antifungal Agent, Parenteral

• This medicine does not mix well with some medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.

• If you have an allergy to amphotericin or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you are breast-feeding.

• Amphotericin works to injure the yeast and fight the infection.

• This medicine is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.

• Call healthcare provider for appointment.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Check blood work (potassium, magnesium, kidney function). Talk with healthcare provider.

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from light.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2006-10-13 10:38:25.0

Modified: 2010-03-19 10:58:31.0

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• This medicine is used to prevent or treat a variety of yeast infections.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• You may need potassium or magnesium supplements. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Flu-like symptoms. These include headache, weakness, fever, shakes, aches, pains, and sweating. You may be given medicine before this shot to prevent these symptoms.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Diarrhea.

• Low potassium level. Signs include feeling tired, weak, numbness, or tingling; muscle cramps; constipation; vomiting; or fast heartbeat.

• Change in balance.

• Flushing.

• Worsening kidney function.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Fast heartbeat.

• Significant change in balance.

• Significant weight gain.

• Severe swelling.

• Unable to pass urine.

• Cloudy or pink-red urine.

• Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.

• Severe belly pain.

• Severe diarrhea.

• Not able to eat.

• Feeling extremely tired or weak.

• Severe muscle pain or weakness.

• Numbness or tingling of hands or feet.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.