Amphotericin B Injection + Prednisone Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Concomitant use with corticosteroids can cause hypokalemia and has been associated with cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure. Patients should be observed closely for hypokalemia.

Mechanism

Amphotericin B is a potassium-depleting agent; corticosteroids enhance potassium depletion

Source: NLP:prednisone