Amphotericin B
(am-pho-ter-I-cin B)
Definition | Instructions l Missed Dose l Side Effects l Warning Signs
What is Amphotericin B?
Amphotericin B (FUNGIZONE") is a medication used to treat or prevent fungal infections. It may be given by injection or sometimes given by mouth or into the bladder.
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Special Instructions
- If this medication is being used at home, do not use after the expiration date on the bottle/container.
- It may cause skin redness at places that have been treated with radiation.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children
- If too much medication is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222 or call your child's doctor right away.
Missed dose
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
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Side effects
Contact your child's doctor if symptoms persist or become bothersome:
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Stomach pain
- Stinging and pain at injection site
- Leg cramp/pain
- Kidney problems
- Headaches
- General pain, including muscles and joints
- Tiredness or fatigue
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Warning signs
Call your child's doctor immediately if your child develops:
- Fever
- Shaking or chills
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea that lasts more than 24 hours
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Contact Us
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
PEP 5072 V 1/91
Rev. 9/05, 8/07
