Amphotret Inj 50 mg

Amphotret Inj - 50 mg (Amphoteric B)

Amphotret injection comprises of an active constituent is Amphoteric B 50 mg. It is used in the treatment of serious fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body, suspected fungal infection in patient with a raised temperature and neutropenia ( reduced number of white blood cells) and visceral leishmaniasis ( disease caused by parasite). Amphotret is manufactured by bharat serums and vaccines LTD.

Amphortret injection general information

What is Amphortret injection used for?

Amphotret injection 50 mg work against Candida species, Cryptococcus neoformans, blastomyces dermatitidis, torulopsis glabrata, coccidioides immitis, paracoccidiodes braziliensis, aspergillus species and species causing mucomycosis. Amphoteric B remains the antifungul of choice for progressive and potentially fatal infection with susceptible organism. Depending on the concentration achieved in the body fluids and susceptibility of the fungus, it acts as either fungicidal or fungistatic.

How does Amphortret injection works?

Amphotret’s  active constituent is Amphoteric B. Amphotericin B belongs to category of medications called polyene antimycotics. It acts on the external covering (cell membrane) of the fungus resulting in leakage of vital nutrients from inside the cells, thereby killing them. It can be administered daily or on alternate days. Alternate day administration of twice daily dose of amphotericin B will provide a predictably higher peak plasma concentration. Tolerance is enhanced with alternate day therapy because of less frequent administration and as a result less frequent infusion related adverse events.

Where to buy Amphotret injection?

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What does amphotret – 50mg contains?

Amphotret contains:

• Amphotericin 50 mg as the main active ingredient
• Sodium deoxycholate (as solubiliser) and Sodium phosphate (as buffer) as the inactive ingredients

What are the side effects of Amphotret – 50 mg?

Below are the common side effects that may occur when using Amphotret Injection. Please consult your health care specialist if you observe any of these side effects even in mild form.

• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Anorexia
• Epigastric pain
• Febrile reactions
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucle and joint pain
• Disturbance in renal function
• Rash
• Breathlessness
• Chest pain

There may be other side effects, and this is not an exhaustive list. Not every side effect occurs in every person. Please discuss with your health care specialist for more information related to the side effects.

What medications interact with Amphotret – 50 mg?

Medicine and salt interactions may increase or decrease the activity of Amphotret injection 50 mg when taken tighter with certain other medicines. Amphotret injection interacts with the following medicines and salts:

• Antifungals, imidazole
• Aminoglycosides
• Cardiac glycosides
• Diuretics
• Corticosteroid
• Calcium gluconate
• Amikain

When should amphotret injection not be used?

Take the following precaution or be careful about the following while consuming amphotret injection:

• Diabetes
• Dialysis
• Do not drive or operate machinery
• Give test dose before giving intravenously

How should Amphotret be used?

It is available as a fluid for IV injection, administered by infusion into the vein by a health care professional once a day. It may be administered orally for fungal injection of the intestine or as eardrop for fungal infection of the ears.

How long should Amphotret be used?

Take it for as long as recommended by your health care specialist. Use it regularly for the best result.

Missed dose of Amphotret

In case you miss a dose, consume that dose as quick as you notice. If you are close to the time for your next dose, wait until then and then consume amphotret. Never consume or use extra medicine to make up for a dosage that you have missed. If you are repeatedly missing doses, consider setting an alarm, reminder or asking a family member to remind you. Please talk to your health care specialist to discuss changes in schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed medicines, if you have missed too many doses in the recent past.

How Amphotret should be stored?

Store Amphotret at room temperature, away from direct sun-light and heat. Do not freeze up the injection unless the packaging or storage instructions clearly require you to do that. Keep medicines away from children and pets (animals) to prevent them from accidental consumption.