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Short answer Liposomal amphotericin B and dependence: what to know Common questions Related questions SourcesNo, amphotericin B liposomal 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 act on the brain reward pathways that drive craving or drug seeking. Stopping at the end of your course does not cause withdrawal symptoms. What people often notice instead is an infusion reaction: fever, chills, shaking, headache, or nausea during or shortly after the drip, which your care team can ease by slowing the rate or giving medicine beforehand. Because each dose is given by a clinician in a hospital or infusion center, there is no take-home supply to misuse. Finishing every scheduled dose matters more here than with most drugs, since stopping early lets the infection return.
Liposomal amphotericin B and dependence: what to know
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Is Amphotericin B Liposomal Injection addictive?
No. Amphotericin B liposomal injection is an antifungal medicine, not a controlled substance. It does not act on the brain reward pathways involved in addiction, so it does not cause cravings, drug seeking, or withdrawal when your course ends. Each dose is infused into a vein by a clinician, usually in a hospital or infusion center, so there is no take-home supply to misuse. Fever, chills, shaking, or nausea during an infusion is an infusion reaction, not dependence, and your team can slow the rate or premedicate you. Call your clinician if you miss a dose, feel worse, or notice much less urine than usual.