Fungizone Inj
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (am-foe-TER-i-sin)
Fungizone Inj Uses
See also Warning section.
This medication is used to treat a variety of serious, possibly fatal fungal infections. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.
How To Use Fungizone Inj
This medication is given slowly into a vein (infusion) by a health care professional. Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluid. Before using this product, check it visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. If you have questions about the use of this medication, consult the pharmacist.
Your doctor may give you a smaller dose first to test your response to the medication. This medication is usually given once a day or every other day over 2 to 6 hours. The total daily dose of the medication must not exceed 1.5 milligram per kilogram.
Dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, response to the test dose, and response to therapy. If this medication is stopped for 7 days or longer, then it should be restarted at the lowest dose and slowly increased.
It may be necessary to continue this medication for several weeks to several months in order to treat certain infections. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
