The side effects of amphotericin B varies from moderate (less severe) to severe. The severity of this drug should be evaluated from a case to case basis. This can only be done under the supervision of a trained medical officer (doctor/physician). Some of the known side effects can be classified as follows:
COMMON
- Disorder Of The Digestive System (might be less serious)
- Decreased Appetite (might be less serious)
- Headache (might be less serious)
- Nausea (might be less serious)
- Vomiting (might be less serious)
- Diarrhea (might be less serious)
- Stomach Cramps (might be less serious)
- Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood (might get serious)
- Anemia (might get serious)
- Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot (might get serious)
- Low Blood Pressure (might get serious)
- Decreased Kidney Function (might get serious)
- Fever (might get serious)
- Chills (might get serious)
INFREQUENT
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
- A Skin Rash (might get serious)
- Wheezing (might get serious)
- Trouble Breathing (might get serious)
RARE
- Decreased Blood Platelets (might get serious)
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells (might get serious)
- Generalized Disorder Of Peripheral Nerves (might get serious)
See also:
- What is amphotericin B?
- Who should not take Amphotericin B?
- Does Amphotericin B interact with other medications?
- Is Amphotericin B safe during pregnancy?
References:
- Seibel, N. L., Shad, A. T., Bekersky, I., Groll, A. H., Gonzalez, C., Wood, L. V., … Walsh, T. J. (2016). Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Liposomal Amphotericin B in Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, AAC.01477–16. doi: 10.1128/aac.01477-16
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