Ambisome TM
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Active ingredients: liposomal amphotericin b
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AMBISOME amphotericin B (amphotericin) B 50mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS: Ambisome is indicated for: prophylaxis in liver transplant patients at risk of systemic Candida, Aspergillus and Cryptococcus infections, and for the treatment of systemic fungal infections caused by organisms susceptible to Amphotericin B (see Clinical Trials). Ambisome is indicated for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis. Clinical studies of efficacy in visceral leishmaniasis are limited to Leishmania infantum. INDICATED AS AT 8 SEPTEMBER 2003 :AmBisome is indicated for: prophylaxis in liver transplant patients at risk of systemic Candida, Aspergillus and Cryptococcus infections, and for the treatment of systemic fungal infections caused by organisms susceptible to Amphotericin B (see Clinical Trials). AmBisome is indicated for empirical treatment of presumed fungal infections in febrile neutropaenic patients whose fever has failed to respond to broad spectrum antibiotic treatment. AmBisome is indicated for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis. Clinical studies of efficacy in visceral leishmaniasis are limited to Leishmania infantum.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- A yellow lyophilised cake or powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 x 50mg + 10 x 5 micrometre filters pack
- single vial and a single 5um filter pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient liposomal amphotericin b
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
