{"id":82734,"date":"2021-02-14T05:06:53","date_gmt":"2021-02-14T05:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=82734"},"modified":"2023-07-02T06:04:07","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T06:04:07","slug":"amphotericin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/amphotericin\/","title":{"rendered":"Amphotericin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An antifungal agent, used against Candida.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An antibiotic, derived from the bacterium Streptomyces griseus, used to treat deep-seated fungal infections; it is inactive against bacteria and viruses. It can be administered by mouth, but is usually given by intravenous injection. Common side-effects include headache, fever, muscle pains, and diarrhea. In some cases kidney damage may occur.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A highly toxic, polygenic antifungal drug that must be given only under close medical supervision and for severe systemic fungal infections. It is not absorbed from the gut so is normally given parenterally. Oral and intestinal candidiasis can, however, be treated with amphotericin tablets.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>An antifungal medication is employed to treat oral or intestinal candidiasis. This drug is available in tablet form but can also be administered intravenously via infusion to address severe systemic fungal infections like cryptococcosis and histoplasmosis that pose a threat to a person&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>During intravenous infusion, there is a possibility of experiencing side effects, such as vomiting, fever, headache, and, in rare instances, seizures.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An antifungal agent, used against Candida. An antibiotic, derived from the bacterium Streptomyces griseus, used to treat deep-seated fungal infections; it is inactive against bacteria and viruses. It can be administered by mouth, but is usually given by intravenous injection. Common side-effects include headache, fever, muscle pains, and diarrhea. 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