Abelcet overview
BRAND NAMES:
Abelcet
Generic Names:
Abelcet
Uses:
Treats infections caused by a fungus.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antifungal, Antiprotozoal
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Abelcet used for?
Abelcet is an antifungal medication used in the treatment of certain fungal infections including aspergillosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, and cryptococcosis.
What form(s) does Abelcet come in?
Injectable
What are common Abelcet dosages?
Vial 20ML of 5MG/ML
Abelcet images - What does Abelcet look like?
Abelcet
20ml of 5mg/ml vial
How to take Abelcet
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Abelcet
Abelcet contraindications - Who shouldn't take Abelcet?
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to amphotericin B.
Abelcet warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.
Your doctor may want to test your blood while you are receiving this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Fever and chills
Lightheadedness or fainting
Severe nausea and vomiting
Trouble breathing
Abelcet interactions & what to avoid when taking Abelcet
Some medicines can affect how amphotericin B works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Corticotropin, cyclosporin, digoxin, pentamidine, or zidovudineAntibiotic medicine, corticosteroid medicine (such as prednisone or cortisone), cancer medicine, or other antifungal medicine
Your doctor may want to test your blood while you are receiving this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Abelcet side effects - How does Abelcet make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Fever and chills
Trouble breathing
Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat
Severe nausea and vomiting
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Lightheadedness or fainting
Less Serious Side Effects
Swelling, pain, or redness near where the IV needle is placed
Headache
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