Re: Amphotericin B - antifungal drug

Personally I would research any drug before using it;

BOXED WARNING!
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This drug should be used primarily for treatment of patients with progressive and potentially life-threatening fungal infections; it should not be used to treat noninvasive forms of fungal disease such as oral thrush, vaginal candidiasis and esophageal candidiasis in patients with normal neutrophil counts.
http://www.drugs.com/pro/amphotericin-b.html

Also called Fungizone: Common side effects include fever, shaking, chills, flushing, loss of appetite, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, shortness of breath, or fast breathing 1 to 3 hours after the infusion starts.

Additional side effects:
Some people receiving an amphotericin B injection have had a reaction to the infusion (either when the medicine is injected into the vein or within 1 to 3 hours afterward). Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, sweaty, feverish or cold, or if you have a slow heartbeat, chest tightness, or trouble breathing.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

dry mouth, increased thirst, nausea, vomiting;
extreme drowsiness, restless feeling, confusion;
urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;
muscle pain or weakness, fast or uneven heart rate, feeling light-headed, fainting;
seizure (convulsions);
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; or
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:

pain, swelling, or other irritation where the needle is placed;
mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, loss of appetite;
weight loss;
muscle or joint aches;
headache;
warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin; or
skin itching or mild rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
More about this drug:
http://www.rxlist.com/fungizone-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Grizz