Amphotericin B (Systemic)

Brand Names : Amphocin, Fungizone Intravenous

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your health care professional immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

With intravenous injection

Fever and chills; headache; increased or decreased urination; irregular heartbeat; muscle cramps or pain; nausea; pain at the place of injection; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting

Less common or rare

With intravenous injection

Blurred or double vision; convulsions (seizures); numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, wheezing, or tightness in chest; skin rash or itching; sore throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising

With spinal injection

Blurred vision or any change in vision; difficult urination; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

With intravenous injection

Diarrhea; headache; indigestion; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain

Less common

With spinal injection

Back, leg, or neck pain; dizziness or lightheadedness; headache; nausea or vomiting

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.