Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Amphotericin B as follows: Do not change the dose on premixed Amphotericin B without consulting your doctor. Watch out for any continuing or worsening signs and symptoms of infection, to report to your doctor immediately, so that, a change in plan could be considered. Shake the container before administration for 15 seconds. Make sure the medication container is clear and free of any suspended particles, [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Amphotericin B as follows: While administering the intravenous Amphotericin B, administer the dose into the vein only at the recommended rate. Rapid administration of the intravenous dose of Amphotericin B can result in sudden and rapid increase in the blood levels of the medication, which can be toxic. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Amphotericin B carries the risk for damage to [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Amphotericin B as follows: If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra dose to try making up for the missed dose. Notify your doctor and other health care personnel regarding your dose noncompliance. Amphotericin B is metabolized [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Amphotericin B as follows Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antifungal antibiotics belonging to the polyene group, such as, Nystatin, and Pimaricin. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Amphotericin B. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Amphotericin B as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Amphotericin B. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Amphotericin B should be avoided in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as it has the potential to exacerbate any underlying arrhythmias. Such individuals upon taking Amphotericin B could present with irregular heartbeats and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Individuals with history [...]