Amphocil 100mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amphocil 100mg injection used for?
Amphocil 100mg Injection contains Amphotericin B, an antifungal medication used to treat severe systemic fungal infections such as aspergillosis, candidiasis, and cryptococcosis. It works by binding to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, causing leakage of cellular contents and fungal cell death. It is administered intravenously under medical supervision.
- Generic Name: Amphotericin B (100mg)
- Manufacturer: Criticare Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amphocil 100mg injection Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amphotericin B (100mg) |
| Brand Name | amphocil 100mg injection |
| Manufacturer | Criticare Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Fungal cell membrane active agent |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take amphocil 100mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amphocil 100mg injection
- Injection site reactions (pain
- swelling
- redness)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chills
- Headache
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Skin rash
- Nephrocalcinosis
- Increased creatinine level in blood
- Abnormal renal function tests
- Renal tubular acidosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Aminoglycosides | Major | Increased nephrotoxicity |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased risk of hypokalemia |
| Digitalis glycosides | Moderate | Increased risk of digitalis toxicity due to hypokalemia |
| Flucytosine | Moderate | Increased toxicity of flucytosine |
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
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๐ Substitutes for amphocil 100mg injection
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.