Amphotericin B Cholesteryl Complex : Before Using

Amphotericin B Cholesteryl Complex - Systemic

Brand Names

Amphotec Amphotericin B Cholesteryl Complex *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For amphotericin B cholesteryl complex, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to amphotericin B cholesteryl complex. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Amphotericin B cholesteryl complex has not been studied in pregnant women. However, amphotericin B cholesteryl complex has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether amphotericin B cholesteryl complex passes into breast milk. However, amphotericin B cholesteryl complex is not recommended during breast-feeding because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing infants.

Use for Children

This drug has been tested in child and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems than it does in adults.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested in a limited number of diseaseds 65 years of age or older and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are using amphotericin B cholesteryl complex, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Aminoglycosides - amikacin " Amikin ", gentamicin " Garamycin ", kanamycin " Kantrex ", neomycin " Mycifradin ", netilmicin " Netromycin ", streptomycin, tobramycin " Nebcin "
Cyclosporine - Sandimmune
Pentamidine - NebuPent, Pentam 300
Tacrolimus - Prograf Use of these medication with amphotericin B cholesteryl complex may increase the risk of side effects effecting the kidneys

Antineoplastic agents - cancer drug Use of cancer medication with amphotericin B cholesteryl complex may increase the risk of side effects effecting the blood, kidneys and lungs

Atracurium - Tracrium
Gallamine - Flaxedil
Metocurine - Metubine Iodide
Pancuronium - Pavulon
Tubocurarine
Vecuronium - Norcuron Use of these medication with amphotericin B cholesteryl complex may increase the side effects of medication

Corticosteroids - cortisone-like drug
Corticotropin - ACTH
Digitalis glycosides - heart drug Use of amphotericin B cholesteryl complex with corticosteroids, corticotropin, or digitalis medication - such as digoxin may cause changes in the blood that may increase the risk of heart problems

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of amphotericin B cholesteryl complex. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems.