Amphotericin lozenges help to prevent a mouth infection called ‘candida’ or ‘thrush’. This may happen while you are taking a lot of immuno-suppressant drugs for your new kidney. When you are asked to take less immuno-suppressant drugs you will be able to stop taking the Amphotericin, normally six months after your transplant.
Dissolve the lozenge slowly in your mouth once a day. Try to avoid food and drink for 10 mins before and one hour after each lozenge.
As with all medicines Amphotericin can cause side effects in some people. The most common side effect is feeling sick.
Store the lozenges in their original packet in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children. You should only remove the lozenges from the blister pack when it is time to take them. This page only gives a brief outline of some of the more important points about Amphotericin, if you would like any further information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Always take your tablets as directed by your doctor and only stop them on the advice of your doctor.
Amphotericin is the drug name. All medications have another name, a “brand” name which will be different, some tablets are made by more than one manufacturer (like Cadbury’s = brand, and chocolate = what it is). Look for the drug name on the box, and don’t be confused by the other name. Be aware that different brands will look different but will have the same effect.
NKF Controlled Document No. 65, Amphotericin, written 22 April 2000. Last reviewed 10 March 2008.
The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only. Patients are advised to seek further information from their own doctor.
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Last updated: 27 June 2007
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