About ABELCET 5MG/ML IV VIAL
ABELCET 5MG/ML IV VIAL contains Amphotericin B. A strong antifungal given by drip in hospital to treat serious fungal infections and leishmaniasis.
This medicine is used under close medical supervision, usually by a specialist. Never start, stop or change it without your doctor.
What it is used for
- Treating serious, spreading fungal infections that may be life-threatening
- Treating leishmaniasis
How it is used
- Given as a drip into a vein by a doctor or nurse in hospital.
- Your doctor decides the dose and how long treatment lasts.
- The medical team checks kidney tests and salts during treatment.
Before and while using it
- It can cause fever and shivering during the drip; tell the nurse at once.
- It can affect the kidneys and blood salts.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
Catalogue information only, not medical advice. A missing value means the source did not provide it. Product registrations and packs can change, so always check the current pack and leaflet.
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.