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amphotericin B liposomal

Drug Name	Form	Strength	Non-Formulary	Restricted	TX Sub	Notes
AmBisome	POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS	50 mg

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Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy.
Generic + Route (Brand) • Indications	Usual Adult Dose Comments	Renal Dosage Adjustments
amphotericin B liposomal IV (AmBisome^©)	3-6 mg/kg q24h Actual weight	No adjustment necessary

Medications Requiring Filters
Medication	Preparation Filter	Administration Filter
amphotericin B liposomal (AmBisome)	Do not use a filter needle to withdraw reconstituted AmBisome from the vial. Use the 5 micron filter needle supplied with the vial to transfer withdrawn contents to IV bag. Use one filter needle per vial.	Use a 1 micron or greater inline filter.

Last updated: Oct. 16, 2024

Renal Adjustment Policy amphotericin B liposomal subject to adjustments by pharmacy.

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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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