The liposomal amphotericin b 50 mg injection is supplied as single cartons (equivalent to 50mg) and in packs of ten individual vial cartons for intravenous administration.
AMPHOTERICIN B LIPOSOMAL
- API - Amphotericin B Liposomal
- Packaging - Intravenous Powder for Injection
- Strength - 50 mg
What is Amphotericin B Liposomal, and what it is used for?
Amphotericin B Liposomal Injection is an antifungal and an antiprotozoal medicine used for:
- Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis in HIV infected patients.
- Empirical therapy for presumed fungal infection in febrile, neutropenic patients.
- Treatment of visceral leishmaniasis
- Treatment of patients with Aspergillus species, Candida species and/or Cryptococcus species infections refractory to amphotericin B deoxycholate, or in patients where renal impairment or unacceptable toxicity precludes the use of amphotericin B deoxycholate.
Dosage
Dosage of Liposomal Amphotericin B should be administered by intravenous infusion, using a controlled infusion device, over a time period of approximately 120 minutes.
The recommended initial dose of liposomal amphotericin b 50 mg injection for each indication for adults and pediatric patients is as follows:
- For Empirical therapy: Dose is 3 mg/kg/day.
- For Systemic fungal infections (Aspergillus, Candida, Cryptococcus): Dose is 3-5 mg/kg/day.
- Cryptococcal meningitis in HIV infected patients: Dose is 6 mg/kg/day.
Standard doses of injection of liposomal amphotericin b for visceral leishmaniasis are as follows:
- For Immunocompetent patients: Dose is 3 mg/kg/day (days 1-5) and 3 mg/kg/day on days 14, 21.
- For Immunocompromised patients: Dose is 4 mg/kg/day (days 1-5) and 4 mg/kg/day on days 10, 17, 24, 31, 38.
Side effects
The most commonly reported side effects due to liposomal amphotericin b injection include: fever, chills, emesis, nephrotoxicity, hypokalemia, increased serum creatinine, and infusion related adverse events.
Warnings And Precautions
- As with any amphotericin B-containing product the medicine should be given by a medically trained personnel. During the first dosing period, patients should be under precise clinical observation. This drug is significantly less toxic than amphotericin B deoxycholate; however, side effects may still occur.
- Anaphylaxis may appear with amphotericin B deoxycholate and other existing amphotericin B-containing medicines, including liposomal amphotericin injection. In case a severe anaphylactic reaction emerges, the infusion needs to be promptly discontinued and the patient should not receive further infusions.
- Patients receiving treatment with this medicinal product should be monitored for serum potassium, calcium, magnesium, creatinine, urea, urine output, liver function tests and CBC.
- Patient management needs to include laboratory assessment of hepatic, renal, and hematopoietic function, and serum electrolytes (particularly potassium and magnesium).
- Renal toxicity basically is dose dependent; dose adjustments need to be done only after assessing and considering the patient’s overall clinical picture.
How Supplied/Storage and Handling
Store unopened vials of lyophilized material at temperatures up to 25° C (77° F). The reconstituted product concentrate may be stored for up to 24 hours at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) following reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection. Do not freeze.
Commonly asked questions:
Amphotericin B Liposomal specifically is a lipid-associated formulation of the wide-spectrum polyene antifungal agent named amphotericin B. It is approved for the treatment of serious, life-threatening fungal infections including leishmaniasis, or a certain form of meningitis in individuals infected with HIV.
Amphotericin B Liposomal for Injection is available in the dosage strength of 50 mg for intravenous powder for injection.
Amphotericin B Liposomal specifically is a type of drug called antifungals.
You can buy liposomal amphotericin b from any authorized whole-seller after getting a prescription from a qualified doctor. It is always better to check the credential of the wholesaler/supplier/exporter before buying the product.
The buyer should check the existing law in their home country before importing the product.
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