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Amphotericin B

by Cathy Parkes May 03, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Amphotericin B is only used for life-threatening fungal infections, because the side effects will "terrorize" your body. These side effects include: hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and bone marrow suppression.

Amphotericin B is only used for life-threatening fungal infections, because the side effects will "terrorize" your body.

These side effects include: hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and bone marrow suppression.

To learn more about life threatening infections, check out our article on immune system malfunctions and infection.

Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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