The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Chance of experiencing side effects from [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] varies depending on the dose that's being given.
- Chills (40-48%)
- Low potassium (38-43%)
- Nausea (26-40%)
- Rash (24-25%)
- Vomiting (22-32%)
- Diarrhea (15-30%)
- Trouble breathing (18-23%)
- Changes to liver blood tests (7-22%)
- Changes to kidney blood tests (20-22%)
- Stomach pain (13-20%)
- Fever, chills, hives, and itching while [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] is being infused or shortly after (11-19%)
- Swelling (13-14%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Fast heart rate
- Low blood pressure
- Sweating
- Nosebleeds
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Weakness
- Bloodstream infection (sepsis)
- Lung problems
- Low amount of oxygen in the blood
- Anxiety
- Confusion
Ambisome serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions
Source: DailyMed
The following Ambisome side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Less common or rare
With intravenous injection
Blurred or double vision
convulsions (seizures)
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet
shortness of breath, troubled breathing, wheezing, or tightness in chest
skin rash or itching
sore throat and fever
unusual bleeding or bruising
With spinal injection
Blurred vision or any change in vision
difficult urination
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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