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Complejo lipídico de anfotericina B

Nombre genérico: complejo lipídico de anfotericina B [  AM-foe-TER-i-sin-B-LIP-id-KOM-plex  ]
Nombre comercial: Abelcet
Forma de dosificación: suspensión intravenosa (5 mg/ml)
Clase de fármaco: polienos

Revisado médicamente por Drugs.com el 16 de febrero de 2023. Escrito por Cerner Multum .

¿Qué es el complejo lipídico de anfotericina B?

El complejo lipídico de anfotericina B es un medicamento antimicótico que se usa para tratar infecciones
fúngicas graves y potencialmente mortales que no se pueden tratar con otros medicamentos
antimicóticos.

El complejo lipídico de anfotericina B también puede usarse para fines no mencionados en esta guía del
medicamento.

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Informe a las personas que lo cuidan si siente fiebre, mareo o le falta el aire mientras recibe el complejo
lipídico de anfotericina B.

Antes de tomar este medicamento

No debe recibir tratamiento con anfotericina B si es alérgico a ella.

Informe a su médico si alguna vez ha tenido:

nefropatía;

una transfusión de células sanguíneas; o

un desequilibrio electrolítico (como niveles altos o bajos de potasio o magnesio en la sangre).

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or
plan to become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using amphotericin B lipid complex.

How is amphotericin B lipid complex given?

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Amphotericin B lipid complex is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this
injection.

amphotericin B lipid complex must be given slowly, and the infusion can take about 2 hours to complete.

Your kidney and liver function and electrolytes will be checked frequently.

Detailed Amphotericin b lipid complex dosage information

What happens if I miss a dose?

If amphotericin B lipid complex is given while you are in the hospital, you are not likely to miss a dose.

If you are receiving this medicine in an outpatient clinic, call your doctor for instructions if you miss an
appointment for your amphotericin B lipid complex injection.

What happens if I overdose?

Since amphotericin B lipid complex is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an
overdose is unlikely to occur.

What should I avoid while receiving amphotericin B lipid complex?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Amphotericin B lipid complex side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing;
swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel feverish, light-
headed, or short of breath.

Amphotericin B lipid complex may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you
have:

new or worsening cough, wheezing, trouble breathing;

blue lips, blue colored fingers or toes;

easy bruising, unusual bleeding, purple or red spots under your skin;

slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop);

kidney problems--little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
or

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low calcium level--muscle spasms or contractions, numbness or tingling;

low magnesium--dizziness, irregular heartbeats, feeling jittery, muscle cramps, muscle spasms,
cough or choking feeling; or

low potassium level--leg cramps, constipation, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination,
muscle weakness or limp feeling.

Common side effects of amphotericin B lipid complex may include:

fever, chills;

nausea, vomiting; or

abnormal kidney function tests.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Amphotericin b lipid complex side effects (more detail)

What other drugs will affect amphotericin B lipid complex?

Amphotericin B can harm your kidneys, especially if you also use certain medicines for infections,
cancer, osteoporosis, organ transplant rejection, bowel disorders, high blood pressure, or pain or arthritis
(including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

corticotropin (ACTH);

digoxin, digitalis;

zidovudine;

other antifungal medicine--clotrimazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole; or

steroid medicine--dexamethasone, prednisone, methylprednisolone, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect amphotericin B lipid complex, including prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed
here.

Amphotericin b lipid complex drug interactions (more detail)

Further information
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comparta sus medicamentos con otras personas y use este medicamento solo para la indicación
prescrita.

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