Ambilon 50 Injection

Product Description

Product Name: Ambilon 50 Injection

Product Form: Injection

Pack Size: 5's

Manufactured By: Celon Laboratries

Used For:

• Treatment of severe fungal infections, including:
  • Systemic mycoses (fungal infections in the bloodstream or internal organs).
  • Cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-infected patients.
  • Fungal infections caused by Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, and others.
• Used for patients intolerant to conventional Amphotericin B or those with kidney impairment.

Side Effects:

• Common:
  • Fever, chills, or shaking.
  • Headache.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Low potassium levels (hypokalemia).
• Serious:
  • Kidney dysfunction (though less common with the liposomal formulation).
  • Infusion-related reactions (chest pain, shortness of breath).
  • Severe allergic reactions.
  • Liver function abnormalities.

Precautions:

• Monitor kidney and liver function regularly during treatment.
• Infusion should be administered slowly to reduce the risk of infusion-related reactions.
• Use with caution in patients with pre-existing kidney or liver disease.
• Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly needed (category B).
• Adequate hydration is advised to minimize renal side effects.