Amphotericin B deoxycholate is an antifungal agent with a broad spectrum of activity, including deadly filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus and Mucor (Pfaller, Messer, Hollis. & Jones, 2002). Like ...

A total of 78 patients were started on amphotericin B deoxycholate during the period from January 1, 2002, to January 1, 2003. Therapy was changed to alternative antifungal agents in 38 (49%) of the ...

Treatment of cryptococcal meningitis typically includes 1 week of intravenous therapy with amphotericin B deoxycholate. However, this treatment carries a substantial risk of toxic effects, and the ...

These findings support the safety and use of single high-dose liposomal amphotericin B over alternative treatment options. For patients with HIV-associated fungal infections, single high-dose ...