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AMPHOTERICIN B

Infectious Disease Approved 1987-04-13

AMPHOTERICIN B is indicated for the treatment of Fungal Infection; Cryptococcal Meningitis; Aspergillus Infections; Candida Infections; Visceral Leishmaniasis.

Source: FDA Label • AVET LIFESCIENCES
8
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
39
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1987-04-13
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE, LIPOSOMAL, INJECTABLE

AMPHOTERICIN B Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
23 FDA actions from 1987 to 2025
Jun 2025 ORIGINAL
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Jun 2025 ORIGINAL
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Nov 2022 ORIGINAL
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What AMPHOTERICIN B Treats

5 indications

AMPHOTERICIN B is approved for 5 conditions since its original approval in 1987. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Fungal Infection
  • Cryptococcal Meningitis
  • Aspergillus Infections
  • Candida Infections
  • Visceral Leishmaniasis
Source: FDA Label

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AMBISOME
AMPHOTERICIN B
5 shared
ASTELLAS
Shared indications:
Fungal InfectionCryptococcal MeningitisAspergillus Infections +2 more
DIFLUCAN
FLUCONAZOLE
1 shared
Pfizer
Shared indications:
Cryptococcal Meningitis
ERAXIS
ANIDULAFUNGIN
1 shared
Pfizer
Shared indications:
Candida Infections
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Clinical Trial Registry

7 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT02629419 CAMB results posted MB-70004 16-I-0002 Ph 2 completed CAMB/MAT2203 in Patients With Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
NCT06413056 micafungin in neonates Ph 4 completed Micafungin Versus Amphotercine B in Treatment of Invasive Fungal Infection
NCT04031833 EnACT MB-70007 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed Encochleated Oral Amphotericin for Cryptococcal Meningitis Trial (EnACT)
NCT00885703 results posted A5225 (HiFLAC) 10149, ACTG A5225 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed High-Dose Fluconazole for the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis in HIV-Infected Individuals
NCT03112031 28CN Ph 2 completed Treatment With Tamoxifen in Cryptococcal Meningitis
NCT04018417 2019-005 Ph 2, Ph 3 withdrawn Evaluation of Amphotericin B in Optisol-GS for Prevention of Post-Keratoplasty Fungal Infections.
NCT01615809 results posted FSJD-ABELNEB-2010 Ph 2 completed Nebulized Amphotericin B Lipid Complex in Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Paediatric Patients With Acute Leukaemia
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

AMPHOTERICIN B FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

AMPHOTERICIN B is indicated for the treatment of Fungal Infection; Cryptococcal Meningitis; Aspergillus Infections; Candida Infections; Visceral Leishmaniasis.

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Data Sources

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