Patient was educated on the side effects of using Amphotericin B as follows:

  1. Pain and inflammation
  • Pain and inflammation at the site of injection is most common side effect to Amphotericin B use.
  1. Nausea and vomiting
  • This is the most common side effect of Amphotericin B. Taking the antibiotic with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting.
  1. Diarrhea
  • Amphotericin B use can result in diarrhea and loss of electrolytes from the body.
  1. Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Amphotericin B can precipitate irregular heartbeats, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Individuals with history of chronic disturbance in serum magnesium and potassium ions are also at increased risk for arrhythmias with Amphotericin B.
  • Also, individuals taking Lasix are at increased risk for losing potassium, thus setting the ground for life-threatening arrhythmias, upon taking Amphotericin B.