Open AccessPulmonary Reactions during Treatment with Amphotericin B: Review of Published Cases and Guidelines for Management
Author(s) -
Julio Collazos,
Eduardo Martínez,
José Mayo,
Sofía Ibarra
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
clinical infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1537-6591
pISSN - 1058-4838
DOI - 10.1086/322668
Subject(s) - medicine , amphotericin b , intensive care medicine , dermatology , antifungal
Acute respiratory events occasionally have been observed during the infusion of amphotericin B. Herein we analyze the 21 cases that have been reported, including a fatal reaction observed by us. Some useful guidelines are provided that likely will allow treatment to be continued safely for patients who have experienced such reactions.
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