interested in AmBisome Generic Name: Amphotericin B (Liposomal) (am foe TER i sin bee lye po SO mal) Brand Name: AmBisome Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of AmBisome: It is used to treat fungal infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take AmBisome? If you have an allergy to amphotericin or any other part of AmBisome (amphotericin B (liposomal)). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are receiving a transfusion of a certain kind of white blood cell (leukocyte). If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take AmBisome with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow The Ferocity of Chemotherapy - Does The End Justify The Means? What are some things I need to know or do while I take AmBisome? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take AmBisome. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. How is this medicine (AmBisome) best taken? Use AmBisome as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit. Signs of electrolyte problems like mood changes, confusion, muscle pain or weakness, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, seizures, not hungry, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of high or low blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, change in eyesight. Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. Black, tarry, or bloody stools. Throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Fever or chills. Sore throat. Feeling very tired or weak. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. What are some other side effects of AmBisome? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Upset stomach or throwing up. Loose stools (diarrhea). Hard stools (constipation). Not hungry. Not able to sleep. Headache. Back pain. Belly pain. Feeling tired or weak. Cough. Anxiety. Runny nose. Sweating a lot. Dizziness. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out AmBisome? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about AmBisome, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about AmBisome. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using AmBisome. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about AmBisome (amphotericin b liposomal) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: polyenes Consumer resources Ambisome Ambisome (Advanced Reading) Related treatment guides Cryptococcal Meningitis, Immunosuppressed Host Aspergillosis, Invasive Candidemia Cryptococcosis Febrile Neutropenia Leishmaniasis Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug AmBisome Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! 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