AmphotericinAmphotericin 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.
Always take your tablets as directed by your doctor and only stop them on the advice of your doctor.
NKF Controlled Document No. 65, Amphotericin, written 22 April 2000. Last reviewed 10 March 2010.
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