Amphotericin B
Also known as: Fungilin; Fungizone
Brand Names: Albecet; AmBisome; Amphocil; Amphotericin
Description
Amphotericin B is a type of Anti-Fungal Antimicrobial Pharmaceutical Drug produced from the Detrimental Bacteria, Streptomyces nodosus. Chemically, Amphotericin B is an amphoteric Macrolide.
Conventional Medical Usage of Amphotericin B
Immune System
Amphotericin B inhibits many types of Fungi - Detrimental including:
Blastomyces dermatitidis
Candida albicans [1]
Coccidioides immitis
Histoplasma capsulatum
Sporothrix schenckii
Amphotericin B kills some types of Protozoa - Detrimental including:
Leishmania [2]
These Substances may Enhance the Effectiveness of Amphotericin B
Vitamins
Vitamin C may increase the effectiveness of Amphotericin B against Detrimental Fungi. [3]
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