Amphotericin B

WHAT IS IT?

Amphotericin B is an antifungal medication. It works by binding ergosterol (compound uniq to fungi) an forms membrane pores that enable the leakage of electrolytes. It literally tears holes in the fungal membrane by forming these props. 

WHEN DO WE USE IT?

Fungal infections: Blastomyces dermatitis

WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
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WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
 

 

Page Updated: 04.28.2017