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Amphotericin B uses |
Severe fungal infections; histoplasmosis, skin infections, septicemia, meningitis in HIV patients. |
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Amphotericin B Side effects |
Fever, chills, hypotension, tachycardia, malaise, n/v, HA, muscle/ joint pain, anorexia |
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Amphotericin B Contraindications |
Known hypersensitivity, sever bone marrow suppression or renal impairment,LIVER or KIDNEY failure |
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Amphotericin B interactions |
Many drugs, primarily those that use the P450 enzyme. |
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Amphotericin B Special considerations |
Premedicate with antipyretic, antihistamine, antyemetic corticosteroids is common to decreases severity of infusion related reaction. increased infusion time increases likelihood of adverse effects for this particular drug. |
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Fluconazole (Diflucan) uses |
candida, cryptococcal meningitis, asperigillus |
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Fluconazole (Diflucan) side effects |
N/V/D, abdominal pain, skin irritation, HA, taste distortion |
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Fluconazole (Diflucan) contraindications |
KDA, liver or kidney failure |
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Fluconazole (Diflucan) interactions |
phenytoin, warfarin, oral hypoglycemics |
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Fluconazole (Diflucan) Special Considerations |
may increase efficacy of anticoagulants, monitor glucose levels in diabetics |
