Also indexed as: Fungizone®
Amphotericin B is an antifungal drug. Topically, it is used to treat skin yeast infections. Intravenously, it is used to treat a
variety of life-threatening fungal infections.
Safetychecker Summary
for Amphotericin B
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
 May be Beneficial: Depletion or
interference—The medication may deplete or interfere with the absorption or
function of the nutrient. Taking these nutrients may help replenish them. |
Magnesium*
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
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| Adverse interaction |
None known
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An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Interactions with Dietary Supplements
Magnesium
Amphotericin B has been reported to increase urinary excretion of magnesium.1 It
remains unclear whether it is important for people taking this drug to supplement
magnesium.
References:
1. McLean R. Magnesium and its therapeutic uses: A review. Am J
Med 1994;96: 63–76.
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