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Amphotericin ( am-foe-TER-i-sin) B lipid complex is an antifungal medicine. It is used to help the body overcome serious infections caused by fungus. Abelcet is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (U.S.)
Your doctor has ordered amphotericin, an antifungal agent, to help treat your infection. It will be added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein for several hours, once a day or once every other day. Amphotericin is used to kill fungi that can cause many serious and life-threatening infections. Amphotericin is not effective against bacterial infections or viruses. Abelcet is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Your health care provider (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) may measure the effectiveness and side effects of your treatment using laboratory tests and physical examinations. It is important to keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. The length of treatment depends on how your infection and symptoms respond to the medication. Brand names: - Abelcet - Amphotericin B Lipid Complex |