API

Amphotericin B (1mg)

Drug classification

Antifungals (polyene antifungal).

Dosage form

Vaginal gel containing 1 mg of Amphotericin B per dose.

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Dose

Mechanism of action

Indications

Fungal infections of vagina

Side effects

No common side effects seen Nausea Vomiting Chills Headache Anemia low number of red blood cells Decreased potassium level in blood Abnormal liver function tests Decreased magnesium level in blood Diarrhea Decreased appetite Hypotension low blood pressure Skin rash Nephrocalcinosis Increased creatinine level in blood Abnormal renal function tests Renal tubular acidosis

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