AmBisome (liposomal amphotericin B)

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

Indication

Dose

Notes

Cryptococcal meningitis

4 mg/kg IV q 24h

(in combination with flucytosine)

 

No adjustment for renal dysfunction; monitor serum creatinine and electrolytes

Invasive fungal infections 5 mg/kg IV q24h
Mold prophylaxis (Heme/BMT) 3 mg/kg IV q24h

Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis

Indication

Intermittent Hemodialysis

Continuous Hemodialysis
Cryptococcal meningitis 

4 mg/kg IV q 24h

(in combination with flucytosine)

4 mg/kg IV q 24h

(in combination with flucytosine)

Invasive fungal infections5 mg/kg IV q24h5 mg/kg IV q24h
Prophylaxis (heme/BMT)3 mg/kg IV q24h3 mg/kg IV q24h

Dialysis Notes

*Use Total Body Weight if Total Body Weight < Ideal Body Weight.  If Total Body Weight >1.2 times Ideal Body Weight, use Adjusted Body Weight

IV Fluids: Give 500mL Normal Saline before and after AmBisome administration if able to tolerate

IV formulation - Restricted to ID or Antimicrobial Stewardship except:

1) Prophylaxis against fungal infections in patients on the hematology/BMT service or lung transplant service

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