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amphotericin B (ăm'fətĕr`ĭsĭn), antibiotic antibiotic, any of a variety of substances, usually obtained from microorganisms, that inhibit the growth of or destroy certain other microorganisms.
Types of Antibiotics..... Click the link for more information. that halts the growth of several disease-causing fungi. Discovered in 1956, it is produced by bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. It is used in lotion or ointment form to treat fungal infections of the skin and is given internally only to patients with potentially fatal fungal infections. Amphotericin B is not effective against bacterial infections. amphotericin B [‚am·fə′ter·ə·sən ′bē] (microbiology) C46H73O20N The active component of amphotericin, suitable for systemic therapy of deep or superficial mycotic infections. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| INEX and Enzon are
discussing the potential of transferring manufacturing to Enzon's
sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana where
Enzon manufacturers its commercial drug ABELCET (Amphotericin B Lipid
Complex Injection) and where MYOCET (liposome encapsulated doxorubicin
citrate complex) is manufactured for Elan Corporation, plc. For 2007, Enzon also expects continued stability
of revenues from its Products segment as Oncaspar growth helps offset
the Abelcet competitive challenges. Key product Abelcet sales continued to deteriorate
for the third time in 2006. |
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