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Medicines amphotericin bQuestion & answer

amphotericin b · Medicine question

How does amphotericin B act on fungal cell membranes?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Amphotericin B is thought to bind to sterols in fungal cell membranes, changing membrane permeability and allowing small molecules to leak out.

Sources for this answer

Amphotericin B Gilead liposomal 50 mg Powder for dispersion for infusionGilead Sciences Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 28Document updated 26 February 2025

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