Phoricin 50mg Injection

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Last updated on 23 Sep 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

Phoricin 50mg Injection 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.

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General Information

Contains

Amphotericin B (50mg)

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Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Phoricin 50mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Before you take this medicine, inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes, liver/kidney problems or are on dialysis or have low potassium level in blood.

It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps and fever. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Phoricin Injection

Severe fungal infections
Kala-azar

Benefits of Phoricin Injection

Severe fungal infections
Phoricin 50mg Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.

Kala-azar
Kala azar is a disease caused by leishmania parasites mainly by the bite of infected sandflies. Phoricin 50mg Injection helps to kill the infection causing parasites and helps to treat the infection. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Phoricin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Phoricin

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Nausea
Vomiting
Chills
Headache
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased potassium level in blood
Abnormal liver function tests
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Skin rash
Nephrocalcinosis
Increased creatinine level in blood
Abnormal renal function tests
Renal tubular acidosis

How to use Phoricin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Phoricin Injection works

Phoricin 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

All substitutes for Phoricin 50mg Injection

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Quick tips

It is usually given as an injection over 1-2 hours under the supervision of a medical professional.
Phoricin 50mg Injection 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Phoricin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Phoricin 50mg Injection 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Phoricin 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Phoricin 50mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Phoricin 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Phoricin 50mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Phoricin 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoricin 50mg Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?

Phoricin 50mg Injection is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus

Is Phoricin 50mg Injection light sensitive?

Phoricin 50mg Injection is not light sensitive

What is Phoricin 50mg Injection liposomal?

Liposomal Phoricin 50mg Injection is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Phoricin 50mg Injection can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug

Is Phoricin 50mg Injection an antibiotic?

Yes, Phoricin 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of serious infections caused by fungi like fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body, suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells [neutrophils]) and Visceral leishmaniasis (disease caused by a parasite)

Is Phoricin 50mg Injection testing dose needed?

Yes, administration of Phoricin 50mg Injection is associated with allergy (severe and serious allergic) reaction, therefore it is recommended to administer a test dose before starting the therapy to check for sensitivity

How is Phoricin 50mg Injection administered?

Phoricin 50mg Injection is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only

How does Phoricin 50mg Injection cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?

Phoricin 50mg Injection can disrupt the lipid components of human kidney cells, thereby causing nephrotoxicity. The exact mechanism of hypokalemia is not known, but kidney damage may result in excessive loss of potassium in urine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides {Polyenes}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal cell membrane active agent

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

Phillips MA, Stanley SL Jr. Chemotherapy of Protozoal Infections: Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, and Other Protozoal Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1424.
Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1571-75.
Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 836-38.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 68-69.
Medsacpe. Amphotericin. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Amphotericin B. San Dimas, California: Gilead Sciences, Inc.; 2000. [Accessed 04 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. Jornal de Pediatria. 2004; 80(5):4-6. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

I have been experiencing fungal infections, I develop rings and rashes and they all itch like anything. I formed scars because of it. I have been taking Grisovin FP 250 mg however as long I take it I am relieved, even if I miss it for 1 day I start getting fungus back. On top of that Grisovin FP is difficult to find now, please suggest.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You are having fungal infections severe, you need to change the medicine by skin specialistCan b prescribed under supervisionMeanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day

Mere jangho me khujli hoti hai aur chamdi kala hogaya hai

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

please send the pictures of affected area.Fungal infection ( probable tinea )Treatment for Fungal Infection:-Stop all other applications. Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks. Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month. Tab. Fexova 180 mg (if required in case of itching) The treatment has to be complete otherwise the condition will recur.Blood Test- Blood Sugar Fasting & PP also Serum Insulin Fasting and PP.

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Name: Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: 501, The Bureau, R C MARG, Nr.Chembur Naka, Chembur East, Mumbai - 400071

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Country of origin: India
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Phoricin 50mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Phoricin Injection

Benefits of Phoricin Injection

Side effects of Phoricin Injection

How to use Phoricin Injection

How Phoricin Injection works

All substitutes for Phoricin 50mg Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoricin 50mg Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?

Is Phoricin 50mg Injection light sensitive?

What is Phoricin 50mg Injection liposomal?

Is Phoricin 50mg Injection an antibiotic?

Is Phoricin 50mg Injection testing dose needed?

How is Phoricin 50mg Injection administered?

How does Phoricin 50mg Injection cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

Patient concerns

Mere jangho me khujli hoti hai aur chamdi kala hogaya hai

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