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amphotericin B liposomal

amphotericin B liposomal
Brand names: AmBisome
Form Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS 50 mg
Display Polyenes Class: 081428
Medication comments:

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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 Use the 5 micron filter needle supplied with the vial to transfer withdrawn contents to IV bag.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: May. 24, 2021
  • Renal Adjustment Policy amphotericin B liposomal subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
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