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Inj Amphotericin B (Lipid Complex) 50 mg/ml
(A.K.A Ampho B Lipid Complex (ABLC))
Trade Name
Prescriber Category
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UKK
Department
Antimicrobial Restriction
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ID
Red Category (ID)
INDICATION (BLUE BOOK / UKK)
Systemic fungal infections (for patients with renal impairment)
DOSING FOR ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
Caution!
*There are 2 types of Ampho B in HSgB; Ampho B deoxycholate (conventional) & Ampho B lipid complex (ABLC). Please ensure that reference is made to the correct Ampho B.
*Liposomal Ampho B is not available in HSgB
Amphotericin B lipid complex (ABLC) usual dose:
5 mg/kg IV q24h
RENAL DOSE ADJUSTMENT IN ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
No dosage adjustment necessary; consider alternative antifungals if renal insufficiency occurs during therapy despite adequate hydration.
IV TO PO GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
N/A
EXTENDED INFUSION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
In-progress
SPECIAL MONITORING & PRECAUTION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
In-progress
ALTERNATIVE DOSING (BLUE BOOK / HSgB DRUG LIST)
5 mg/kg OD
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