Ambilon 50mg Injection

MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 

SALT COMPOSITION
Amphotericin B Liposomal (50mg)
 
STORAGE
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Ambilon 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and leishmaniasis. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This way it helps treat the condition.

Ambilon 50mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. You should get the injection as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

The most common side effects of this medicine are decreased potassium level in the blood, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

To make sure it is safe for you, before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medicines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

USES OF AMBILON INJECTION

• Treatment of Severe fungal infections
• Treatment of Leishmaniasis.

BENEFITS OF AMBILON INJECTION

In Treatment of Severe fungal infections

Ambilon 50mg Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.

In Treatment of Leishmaniasis.

Ambilon 50mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine and is used to treat Leishmaniasis, also called kala-azar, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected sand flies. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AMBILON INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ambilon

·         Decreased potassium level in blood

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Chills

·         Fever

HOW TO USE AMBILON INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW AMBILON INJECTION WORKS

Ambilon 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ambilon 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ambilon 50mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ambilon 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Ambilon 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ambilon 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ambilon 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ambilon 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.