New LIPID formulations of IV amphotericin B
January 1997
You'll see new lipid formulations of IV amphotericin B.
The FDA has recently approved Abelcet (amphotericin B lipid complex)...and Amphotec (amphotericin B "colloidal dispersion").
A third one, AmBisome (liposomal amphotericin), is expected soon. All three formulations are also being reviewed by HPB.
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