Introduction to Ambilon Em 50mg Injection
Ambilon EM 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication containing the active ingredient Amphotericin B. It treats fungal infections of one or more deep body organs. It is also used to treat suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells). It is also indicated to treat visceral leishmaniasis, a disease caused by a parasite in certain people.
Do not receive this injection if you are allergic to Ambilon EM 50mg Injection or any of the other ingredients in the medicine. Inform your physician if you have a severe allergic reaction, kidney or liver problems, and if you are having dialysis. Tell your doctor if you have low potassium levels. This injection may cause severe infusion reactions such as flushing, itching, sickness, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, and airways, and difficulty breathing. Inform your physician immediately if you face any of these symptoms.
Before initiating your first treatment, your physician may give you a small amount of Ambilon EM 50mg Injection to check for allergic reactions. This medicine contains sugar in each vial. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before initiating the treatment. Your doctor will decide the dose and quantity of this drug based on your disease condition.
Therapeutic Effects of Ambilon Em 50mg Injection
Ambilon EM 50mg Injection binds primarily to ergosterol in sensitive fungi cell membranes, causing membrane permeability changes that result in leakage of intracellular contents and cell death.
Interaction of Ambilon Em 50mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Ambilon EM 50mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Ambilon Em 50mg Injection
- Store Ambilon EM 50mg Injection between (2°C to 8°C).
- Protect from light and moisture.
How to consume Ambilon Em 50mg Injection
A doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting will give it to you. It is given as an intravenous infusion drip (into your vein). Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors.
Safety Advices for Ambilon Em 50mg Injection
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning for the pregnancy, consult your physician for more advice before taking Ambilon EM 50mg Injection. Physicians may prescribe this medicine only when it is needed.
Breast Feeding
If you are a breastfeeding mother, it’s important to consult with your doctor before taking Ambilon EM 50mg Injection.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Ambilon EM 50mg Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have lung disease before starting the treatment.
Liver
It is unknown whether Ambilon EM 50mg Injection is safe for patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have liver disease before starting the treatment.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Ambilon EM 50mg Injection is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving
Some side effects of Ambilon EM 50mg Injection may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. It is unsafe to consume this drug.
Side Effects of Ambilon Em 50mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Serious allergic reactions (sudden onset of itching, rash or hives on the skin, shortness of breath and wheezing)
- Increased blood sugar levels
- Decreased potassium levels
- Shortness of breath,
- Fever, chills, or shivering
Common
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Abdominal Pain