Abstract
Due to the similarity of their generic names, the use of amphotericin B-deoxycholate and liposomal amphotericin B could cause confusion in daily practice. We report two cases of amphotericin B-deoxycholate overdose in infants due to administration errors which raises the issue that the use of this antifungal agent should be questioned because of its severe side effects.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
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Amphotericin B / adverse effects
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Amphotericin B / poisoning*
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Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
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Antifungal Agents / poisoning*
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Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
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Deoxycholic Acid / administration & dosage
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Deoxycholic Acid / adverse effects
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Deoxycholic Acid / poisoning*
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Drug Combinations
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Drug Overdose
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Fatal Outcome
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Humans
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Infant
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Medication Errors*
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Drug Combinations
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Deoxycholic Acid
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Amphotericin B
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amphotericin B, deoxycholate drug combination