Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Amphotericin B?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions like skin rash or itching, hives, swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
-burning, numbness, tingling
-change in amount or color of urine
-changes in hearing
-changes in vision
-chest tightness
-fever, chills
-irregular heart beat, blood pressure
-redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-seizures
-short of breath, wheezing
-unusual bleeding, bruising
-unusually weak or tired
-yellowing of eyes, skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-body aches, pain
-diarrhea
-headache
-flushing, redness of skin
-loss of appetite
-nausea, vomiting
-pain where injected
-stomach upset, pain
-weight loss

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Amphotericin B. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA