amphotericin b · Medicine question

Can amphotericin B damage the kidneys?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Yes. Kidney injury is an important recognised risk. Liposomal amphotericin B is less nephrotoxic than conventional Fungizone, but monitoring is needed with either formulation.

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Amphotericin B Tillomed liposomal 50 mg powder for dispersion for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
Fungizone_50mgemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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