amphotericin lozenge (Fungilin)

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Antifungal

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Oral, Treatment and prophylaxis of oral candidiasis

IV, serious fungal infection

Question 3

Dose Range

Answer 3

10mg

Suck one lozenger 4 times a day for 1-2 weeks and for at least 2 days after symptoms disappear.

Question 4

Counselling/SE

Answer 4

• It is best to use the lozenge after (rather than before) a meal or drink.
• Continue to use them for about 2 days after your symptoms disappear.

SE: GI upset (n, v, d)

Question 5

Monitoring

Answer 5

• Compliance