Amphotericin B liposomal Tillomed
Amphotericin B liposomal Tillomed is an antifungal medicine and antibiotic used to treat severe fungal infections in the body.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, dispersio
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Amphotericin b
Manufacturer
Tillomed Malta Limited
How to Use
Dosage
The dose is based on your body weight and individual needs, typically 3-10 mg per kg of body weight per day.
Method
This medicine is given as a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) after being mixed and diluted in a glucose solution by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The typical maximum daily dose is 10 mg per kg of body weight, depending on the infection being treated.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fever, chills, shivering
- •Low blood potassium, causing tiredness, confusion, muscle weakness or cramps
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Low blood magnesium, calcium, or sodium
- •High blood sugar
- •Headache
- •Faster heartbeat
- •Low blood pressure and flushing (redness)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Diarrhea
- •Abdominal pain
- •Rash
- •Chest pain
- •Back pain
- •Abnormal liver or kidney function test results
- •High blood potassium
- •Tight feeling in the chest
- •Breathing difficulties, possibly with wheezing
- •Musculoskeletal pain (e.g., joint or bone pain)
RARE
- •Bleeding under the skin, unusual bruising, prolonged bleeding after injury
- •Severe allergic (anaphylactic) reaction or hypersensitivity
- •Seizures
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count) with tiredness, shortness of breath, and paleness
- •Heart attacks and changes in heart rhythm
- •Kidney failure and kidney problems, with signs like tiredness and reduced urine output
- •Severe swelling around the lips, eyes, or tongue
- •Muscle damage
- •Bone and joint pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to amphotericin B, soy, or peanuts, as it contains soy oil.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or are taking other medicines that affect the kidneys, as this medicine can harm your kidneys.
- Your doctor will do blood tests to check your kidney and liver function and to ensure your body is producing enough blood cells.
- You may experience fever or chills during the infusion; your doctor might slow down the drip or give you other medicines to prevent or treat these reactions.
- If you have low blood potassium levels, your doctor may prescribe potassium supplements during your treatment.
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- Avoid receiving a white blood cell transfusion at the same time or soon after this medicine, as it can cause sudden and serious lung problems.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter ones, as some can interact with this medicine and cause serious problems.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines if you experience side effects like confusion or dizziness.