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Drug Information


Generic Name: Amphotericin B
Pronunciation: am-FOE-ter-i-sin B
Product Name: Fungizone
Marketer: Apothecon
Category: Antifungal Agents
How given: intravenously (IV)
Uses: Amphotericin B is used to treat serious fungal infections.
Comment: Amphotericin B is used when your doctor suspects or has found a serious fungal infection. This medication may result in many side effects including fever, chills, pain at the intravenous infusion site, temporary kidney failure, low red blood cell counts, and electrolyte imbalance. The side effects usually reverse when the medication is removed.

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