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Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Anfotericina B Biosano before taking it.

What is Anfotericina B Biosano

Anfotericina B Biosano is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Anfotericina B Biosano is used to treat serious, life-threatening fungal infections. It is not for use in treating a minor fungal infection such as a yeast infection of the mouth, esophagus, or vagina.
Anfotericina B Biosano may also be used for purposes not listed in Anfotericina B Biosano guide.

How is Anfotericina B Biosano given?

Anfotericina B Biosano is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take from 2 to 6 hours to complete.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when Anfotericina B Biosano is injected.
Anfotericina B Biosano may need to be given for up to several weeks or months, depending on the infection being treated.
While receiving Anfotericina B Biosano, you may need frequent blood tests.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Anfotericina B Biosano will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Anfotericina B Biosano side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; wheezing, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Anfotericina B Biosano dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Fungal Infection Prophylaxis:

Prevention of invasive Candidiasis in solid-organ transplants: 10 to 20 mg per day IV
Prevention of invasive Candidiasis during periods of risk - ICU and Other Care Settings : 0.25 mg/kg per day IV

Usual Adult Dose for Aspergillosis -- Aspergilloma:

0.25 mg/kg per day IV
Daily dosage may be gradually increased to 0.5 to 1 mg/kg over a period of 2 to 4 days. Total doses range from 1 to 2 g.

Usual Adult Dose for Aspergillosis -- Invasive:

0.5 to 0.6 mg/kg per day IV
Daily doses as high as 1 to 1.5 mg/kg have been suggested by some clinicians. Total doses of 1.5 to 4 g have been given over an 11-month period.

Usual Adult Dose for Blastomycosis:

0.5 to 1 mg/kg per day IV
A total dose ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 g is needed for life-threatening disease. Patients with CNS infection should receive 0.7 to 1 mg/kg per day.

Usual Adult Dose for Candida Urinary Tract Infection:

Candiduria: 0.3 to 1 mg/kg per day IV for 1 to 7 days
Bladder irrigation: 5 to 50 mg/L instilled into the bladder for 60 to 90 minutes and drained 4 times a day for 2 to 5 days

Usual Adult Dose for Candidemia:

Nonneutropenia: 0.6 to 1 mg/kg per day IV
Treatment duration should last 14 days after last positive blood culture and resolution of signs and symptoms.
Neutropenia: 0.7 to 1 mg/kg per day IV
Treatment duration should last 14 days past last positive blood culture and resolution of signs and symptoms.
Meningitis: 0.7 to 1 mg/kg per day IV plus flucytosine
Therapy should be administered for a minimum of 4 weeks after resolution of all signs and symptoms associated with the infection.
Endocarditis: 0.6 to 1 mg/kg per day IV for at least 6 weeks after valve replacement; flucytosine may be used concomitantly
Chronic disseminated: 0.6 to 0.7 mg/kg per day IV
Treatment duration may last 3 to 6 months and resolution or calcification of radiologic lesions.
The addition of oral flucytosine may be considered for HIV-infected patients with invasive candidiasis.

Usual Adult Dose for Coccidioidomycosis:

Respiratory infection: 0.5 to 1 mg/kg per day IV to a maximum of 1.5 mg/kg per day for 4 to 12 weeks

Usual Adult Dose for Coccidioidomycosis -- Meningitis:

0.01 to 1.5 mg intrathecal injection
It is administered at intervals ranging from daily to weekly, beginning at a low dose and increasing until patient intolerance appears. Concomitant azole therapy is started.

Usual Adult Dose for Cryptococcal Meningitis -- Immunocompetent Host:

0.7 to 1 mg/kg per day IV for 6 to 10 weeks
Therapy is given concomitantly with flucytosine.

Usual Adult Dose for Cryptococcal Meningitis -- Immunosuppressed Host:

0.7 to 1 mg/kg per day IV plus flucytosine for 2 weeks followed by fluconazole for a minimum of 10 weeks

Usual Adult Dose for Cryptococcosis:

Pulmonary: 0.5 to 1 mg/kg per day IV for 6 to 10 weeks
Total dose: 1 to 2 g
The addition of oral flucytosine may be considered.

Usual Adult Dose for Esophageal Candidiasis:

Severe and/or refractory esophageal candidiasis: 0.25 mg/kg per day IV
If tolerated, dosage may be gradually increased over 2 to 4 days to 0.3 to 0.7 mg/kg per day. Total doses range from 100 to 200 mg.
This drug should not be used to treat noninvasive fungal infections in patients with normal neutrophil counts.

Usual Adult Dose for Fungal Endocarditis:

0.25 mg/kg per day IV
Dosage may be gradually increased to 1 to 1.5 mg/kg per day over a period of 2 to 4 days. Total doses range from 1.5 to 3 g.

Usual Adult Dose for Histoplasmosis -- Immunocompenent Host:

Pulmonary: 0.7 mg/kg per day IV

Usual Adult Dose for Histoplasmosis -- Meningitis:

0.7 to 1 mg/kg per day IV to complete a 35 mg/kg total dose over 3 to 4 months

Usual Adult Dose for Oral Thrush:

Refractory or pharyngeal candidiasis: 0.25 mg/kg per day IV
Dosage may be gradually increased to 0.3 mg/kg per day over a period of 2 to 4 days. Total doses range from 100 to 200 mg.
This drug should not be used to treat noninvasive fungal infections in patients with normal neutrophil counts.

Usual Adult Dose for Paracoccidioidomycosis:

0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg per day IV to a maximum dose of 1.5 mg/kg per day in potentially fatal infections
Prolonged therapy is usually required.

Usual Adult Dose for Sporotrichosis:

0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg per day IV for 2 to 3 months
Therapy has ranged up to 9 months with a total dose up to 2.5 g.

Usual Adult Dose for Leishmaniasis:

Treatment of American cutaneous leishmaniasis (caused by L braziliense or L mexicana: 0.25 to 0.5 mg/kg per day IV
Dosage may be gradually increased to 0.5 to 1 mg/kg daily, at which time the drug is usually then given on alternate days. Duration of treatment may last from 3 to 12 weeks depending on severity of disease. Total dose ranges from 1 to 3 g.
Visceral Leishmaniasis: 0.5 to 1 mg/kg per day IV on alternate days for 14 to 20 doses
Maximum dose: 50 mg per day
Total dose: 1.5 to 2 g

Usual Pediatric Dose for Blastomycosis:

0.25 mg/kg per day IV
Total dose: greater than or equal to 30 mg/kg

Usual Pediatric Dose for Candidemia:

0.6 to 1 mg/kg per day IV for 14 to 21 days after resolution of signs and symptoms and negative repeat blood cultures
The addition of oral flucytosine may be considered for HIV-infected patients with invasive candidiasis.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cryptococcal Meningitis -- Immunosuppressed Host:

HIV-infected patient: 0.25 to 1 mg/kg per day IV
The addition of oral flucytosine may be considered.

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
50 mg1 vial$5.71
50 mg x 1's $5.71
Amfocare 50mg VIAL / 1 $5.71
50 mg10 vial$53.93
mg5 $102.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
mg5 $102.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
Abelcet 5 mg/ml vial p-f $12.00
Amphotec 100 mg vial $160.00
Ambisome 50 mg vial $188.40
Amphotericin b 50 mg vial $24.50
Amphotericin b powder $29.99
Fungizone Iv 50 mg/vial $72.50
Amphotec 50 mg vial $93.33
mg5 $102.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
mg5 $102.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
Abelcet 5 mg/ml vial p-f $12.00
Amphotec 100 mg vial $160.00
Ambisome 50 mg vial $188.40
Amphotericin b 50 mg vial $24.50
Amphotericin b powder $29.99
Fungizone Iv 50 mg/vial $72.50
Amphotec 50 mg vial $93.33
Essentiale Forte N - 30 Capsule $18.80
Essentiale N 250mg/5ml - 5 Vial $26.00
10 mg1 vial$22.43
Fungisome 1mg x 1mL INF / 10ml $22.43
Fungisome 0.1% w/w Gel $4.47Lifecare Innovations Pvt Ltd
Fungisome 1mg x 1mL INF / 50ml $88.20
50 mg1 vial$3.93
50 mg1 ml$88.20
Fungsome 50 mg Injection $0.08
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References

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Anfotericina B Biosano - Frequently asked Questions

Can Anfotericina B Biosano be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Anfotericina B Biosano?

This medicine is for serious, life-threatening fungal infections. It is not for use in treating a minor fungal infection of the mouth, esophagus, or vagina.

Do not use Anfotericina B Biosano in larger amounts than recommended. An overdose can cause death.

What other drugs will affect Anfotericina B Biosano?

Other drugs may interact with Anfotericina B Biosano, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Who should not take Anfotericina B Biosano?

You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to any formulation of Anfotericina B Biosano (Abelcet, Anfotericina B Biosano, Anfotericina B Biosano, Anfotericina B Biosano, or Anfotericina B Biosano).

To make sure Anfotericina B Biosano is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

FDA pregnancy category B. Anfotericina B Biosano is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether Anfotericina B Biosano passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Can Anfotericina B Biosano be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Anfotericina B Biosano be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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