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You should monitor the renal functions because amphotericin B is known to cause nephrotoxicity (lower incidence with lipid formulations). The patient's glomerular will show an increased BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and increased serum creatinine; the tubular will show K+ (potassium ion) and/or Mg2+ (magnesium ion) wasting. To manage the patient's condition better, 0.5-1 L normal saline should be given 30-60 min prior to every dose of amphotericin B, and electrolytes should be supplemented. Other things to watch out are phlebitis, anemia, lipid formulations may cause a pulmonary reaction, and liposomal formulations may cause hyperbilirubinemia. In addition, look out for drug interactions which include other nephrotoxins (e.g. aminoglycosides, vancomycin, cyclosporine). Amphotericin are also incompatible with many IV solutions since they have the risk of precipitation.
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Which of the following medications must be protected from light?
Amphotericin B.
What is Amphotericin B also called?
Fungizone
What is Fungizone also called?
Amphotericin B
How is cryptococcosis treated?
treatment begins with Amphotericin B (Fungizone / MYCOTRIN ), sometimes in combination with 5-flucytosine (Ancobon/Ancotil/CYTOFLU). Amphotericin B is a powerful fungistatic drug with potentially toxic side effects if not monitored properly instead use Amphotericin B Liposomal (MYCOLIP) to keep it Easy.
Does amphotericin b can cross the blood brain barrier?
Yes
What is the drug of choice in treating fungal meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoforman?
Amphotericin B.We can combine this Amphotericin B with Flucystosine or Fluconazole to get a synergistic effect.
What is the only reliable antifungal drug used to combat mucormycosis?
Amphotericin B
Vancomycin can be given to patient of aspergellosis?
No, vancomycin is usually given for Gram-positive bacterial infections and aspergillosis is caused by fungal disease. These fungal diseases are best treated with antibiotics like amphotericin-B .
What is amphotericin B?
An antibiotic used to treat mucormycosis and other severe fungal infections.
What antifungal drug that can be used to treat serious systemic fungal infections?
amphotericin b
When your patient's ECG reading is Asystole what must you do A- check all leads are on correctly B- call a code C- turn off the monitor and turn it back on?
B
Why amphotericin B is a drug of choice in superfical infection?
as its deadly if it enters blood stream. it may couse Hemeolysis or a Clot
