What does ABLC mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Amphotericin B lipid complex (ABLC) is a medication used to treat serious fungal infections of the brain, lungs, and blood. It consists of amphotericin B, an antifungal agent, combined with lipids that help improve its absorption rate.

ABLC is typically administered intravenously in order to ensure consistent systemic distribution and therapeutic efficacy.

Common side effects of ABLC may include nausea, headache, fatigue, fever, chills, and abdominal pain. More serious side effects may include abnormal liver function tests or renal toxicity.

Yes, there may be a risk of anaphylaxis if you have had a prior reaction to any component of the ABLC formulation. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face or throat, or severe itching after the infusion.

Yes. There are several drugs that may interact with ABLC including steroids and other antifungal medications such as fluconazole or itraconazole. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any other medications while you are taking ABLC.

You should avoid taking additional dietary supplements or vitamins while on ABLC unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider as they may interfere with how well the medication works in your body.

The frequency and dose of ABLC depend on the particular patient's medical condition and response to treatment as monitored by their physician. Generally though patients will receive an infusion once per day over 2-6 weeks depending on their condition and progress clinically.

Signs that your fungal infection is responding positively to treatment with ABLC vary depending on what kind of infection you have but generally include improvement in symptoms like fever/chill fluctuations or respiratory distress. Your doctor can provide more specific information regarding what improvements indicate success for your particular case.

Improvement in symptoms related to fungal infection can typically begin within 48 hours after beginning therapy but complete resolution usually requires several weeks worth of treatment with ABLC.