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amphotericin B

amphotericin B
Drug Name Form Strength Formulary Unrestricted Formulary Restricted Non-Formulary Interchange
Amphocin, Fungizone POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS 50 mg    
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ORDERED FORMULATION

FORMULARY INTERCHANGE

 amphotericin B conventional (Fungizone)

  • 0.3 - 1.5 mg/kg/day

amphotericin B liposomal (AmBisome)

  • 3 - 5 mg/kg

Discuss interchange with prescriber as conversion is not 1:1. Fungizone use restricted to neonates, not routinely stocked.  Suggest use of AmBisome until Fungizone purchased.

Reviewed: 26 January 2016.

Last updated: Dec. 19, 2017






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