Amphotericin B liposomal (AmBisome) - selected U.S. labeling
- Product / population
- Adults receiving intravenous liposomal amphotericin B, specifically AmBisome. Not interchangeable with deoxycholate, lipid-complex or other amphotericin formulations.
- Renal measure
- Qualitative renal/PK evidence; no label CrCl-based reduction table.
Labeled basic dosing
Labeled adult initial doses: empirical therapy 3 mg/kg IV daily; systemic fungal infection 3-5 mg/kg daily; HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis 6 mg/kg daily. Infuse initially over about 120 minutes; approximately 60 minutes may be used when tolerated.
Renal information and dialysis
Renal-impairment pharmacokinetics have not been studied, although patients with pre-existing dysfunction received treatment. No numeric CrCl reduction is provided. Hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis do not appear to materially increase elimination.
Selected warnings and limits
Monitor renal function and electrolytes. This product cannot be substituted milligram-for-milligram for another amphotericin formulation. Use only its own preparation instructions.
Source: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f7be6506-4d20-401e-a0ff-02ad7c33158a