What does it do?

Amphotericin is used to treat and prevent fungal infections.

How is it given?

Amphotericin is given as a slow injection into a vein or central line. Continue the course until it is finished, even if you start to feel better.

What if you forget a dose?

Amphotericin is usually given to you by a health professional. If you miss a dose, contact your health professional as soon as possible.

Can you take other medicines?

Some medicines available without a prescription may react with amphotericin including:

• fluconazole (e.g. Diflucan®) or miconazole (e.g. Daktarin Oral Gel®)

Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. ginkgo) or recreational drugs.

What side effects might you notice?

Side Effects	Recommended action
Swollen lips, tongue, throat or face, trouble breathing Rash, redness and pain at injection site Bloody or cloudy pee, trouble peeing Tingling or numbness Chest pain, fast, slow or irregular heartbeat Symptoms of liver problems including: yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine, pale bowel motions, abdominal pain Fever, sore throat, tiredness, aches and pains Easy/unusual bruising or bleeding	Tell your doctor immediately
Chills, headache, flushing, dizziness Joint or muscle pains, cramps or weakness Drowsiness, confusion, agitation, lack of energy Trouble sleeping, hallucinations, low mood Hair loss or thinning Loss of appetite, stomach upset Swollen feet or legs	Tell your doctor if troublesome

If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.

Other information:

• Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney, heart, blood or lung problems; or have diabetes.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.