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Short answer Amphotericin B and dependence: what to know Common questions Related questions SourcesNo, amphotericin B injection is not addictive and is not a controlled substance.
It is an antifungal given through a vein to treat serious fungal infections, and it does not produce craving, a high, tolerance in the addiction sense, or withdrawal when it is stopped. Almost all doses are given by a nurse or clinician in a hospital or infusion center, so there is no take-home supply to misuse. What can feel intense during treatment is the infusion itself, with fever, chills, shaking, nausea, or headache in the first hours, and your team may premedicate to blunt that. The medicine also affects the kidneys and blood potassium, so expect regular lab checks and steady fluid intake. Ask your clinician before stopping early, since an unfinished course lets the infection come back.
Amphotericin B and dependence: what to know
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Is Amphotericin B Injection addictive?
No. Amphotericin B injection is an antifungal medicine, not a controlled substance, and it does not cause craving, euphoria, or withdrawal. It is infused through a vein by trained staff, usually in a hospital or infusion center, so there is no supply kept at home to misuse. What people notice during treatment is infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, and headache, along with effects on the kidneys and potassium levels, which is why your team runs blood tests during the course. Those are side effects, not dependence. Complete the full course as prescribed, and call your clinician about new fever, much less urine, or muscle weakness.