Comparing AmBisome vs Sporanox
AmBisome | Sporanox |
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AmBisome (amphotericin b liposomal) | Sporanox (itraconazole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cryptococcosis, Aspergillosis - Invasive, Candidemia, Cryptococcal Meningitis - Immunosuppressed Host, Febrile Neutropenia, Leishmaniasis. AmBisome may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Aspergillosis - Aspergilloma, Candida Urinary Tract Infection, Aspergillosis - Invasive, Blastomycosis, Candidemia, Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcal Meningitis - Immunosuppressed Host... View more |
Related suggestions Candidemia
Aspergillosis, Invasive
Cryptococcal Meningitis, Immunosuppressed Host
Cryptococcosis
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More about AmBisome (amphotericin b liposomal) | More about Sporanox (itraconazole) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Sporanox has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: AmBisome side effects in more detail. |
See also: Sporanox side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all AmBisome prices |
View all Sporanox prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Other itraconazole brands include: Tolsura | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
252 hours |
42 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 174 drugs are known to interact with AmBisome:
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A total of 539 drugs are known to interact with Sporanox:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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September 11, 1992 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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