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Lipholyn 50mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Lipholyn 50mg Injection is a product of Lyka Labs

Composition: Liposomal Amphotericin B (50mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 6964.28

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All Details About Lipholyn 50mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lipholyn 50mg Injection

Description:

Lipholyn 50mg Injection is an antifungal medicine used to treat severe fungal infections and visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar). It works by damaging the protective cell membrane of the fungus or parasite, which leads to their death. This helps clear the infection and improves recovery.

Lipholyn 50mg Injection is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. To avoid relapse, continue the use of this medicine even if symptoms begin to clear up.

Some of the common side effects include skin irritation at the site of application, fever, nausea and chills. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact of the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Lipholyn

  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Chills
  • Fever

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lipholyn 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lipholyn 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
Lipholyn 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lipholyn 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lipholyn 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lipholyn 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lipholyn 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How is Lipholyn 50mg Injection administered?

Lipholyn 50mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Lipholyn 50mg Injection.

Is Lipholyn 50mg Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?

Lipholyn 50mg Injection is fungicidal in nature, which means it acts by killing the fungus.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Lipholyn 50mg Injection?

Earlier starting treatment with Lipholyn 50mg Injection, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Is Lipholyn 50mg Injection an antibiotic?

Affirmative, Lipholyn 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of 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 and Visceral leishmaniasis (an infectious disease caused by a parasite).

Is Lipholyn 50mg Injection testing dose needed?

Affirmative, administration of Lipholyn 50mg Injection is associated with allergic reaction (severe and serious allergic), therefore it is recommended to administer a testing dose before starting the treatment to check for any sensitivity to the medicine.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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