It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tericin. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tericin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tericin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Tericin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tericin is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tericin is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tericin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Tericin 50mg/vial Injection
Introduction
Tericin is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and kala-azar. It kills the infection causing fungi and thus, treats the infection.
Tericin is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Ki...
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Uses of Tericin
Severe fungal infections
Kala-azar
Side effects of Tericin
Common
Headache
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach cramp
Fever
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Heartburn
Hyperventilation (rapid breathing)
How to use Tericin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Tericin works
Tericin is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
What if you forget to take Tericin?
If you miss a dose of Tericin, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
It is usually given as an injection over 1-2 hours under the supervision of a medical professional.
Tericin can cause rash, chills, headache, and tiredness during initial days of the treatment, but these may fade away with time.
Your doctor may ask you for regular blood tests to monitor your blood sugar, potassium, magnesium and kidney function.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice pain or blood upon urination, swelling of the face and trouble breathing.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Adult: Dosing regimens are applicable to amphotericin B (conventional). PO Oral candidiasis Per loz contains amphotericin B 10 mg: Suck 1 loz 4 times/...
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Administration
Increased toxicity with flucytosine. Drug induced renal toxicity enhanced in presence of other nephrotoxic medications. Antagonises effects of azole a...
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Adult Dose
Renal and hepatic impairment; pregnancy; monitor renal and liver function changes.
Lactation: Excretion in milk is unknown; due to the potential fo...
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Renal Dose
Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal antibiotic which alters cell membrane permeability by binding to ergosterol, thus causing leakage of cell compo...
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Contraindication
Systemic Fungal Infections
Test dose: 0.1 mg/kg IV, not to exceed 1 mg; administer over 20-60 min
Initial dose: 0.25 mg/kg/dose IV qDay/qOD
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Mode of Action
IV Administration
Use promptly after dilution. Infuse over 2-6 hr
Reconstitution: For conventional amphotericin B: Reconstitute with sterile water...
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