Ambisome

Alternate Name: Ambisome

Description: Ambisome is prescribed for the treatment of a certain fungal infections including leishmaniasis, and a certain form of meningitis in people infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). There is currently no generic version of Ambisome available in the United States. On average, the cost for 1, 50 mg of Ambisome intravenous powder for injection is around $245. Get savings of up to 80% when you use our free prescription coupon card at any participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Suspension Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antifungal, Antiprotozoal

Generic Available: No

Strength: 50 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may want to do lab tests while you are receiving this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Fever and chills or shaking Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Trouble breathing Unusual tiredness or weakness

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how amphotericin B works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Cancer medicineCorticosteroid medicine, such as prednisone or cortisoneCorticotropinDigoxinMuscle relaxantsOther antifungal medicine, Your doctor may want to do lab tests while you are receiving this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.