Liposomal and Lipid Complex Preparations
From studies, it appears that liposomal amphotericin B preparations exhibit fewer side-effects, while having similar efficacy. Various preparations have recently been introduced. All of these are more expensive than plain amphotericin B.
AmBisome is a liposomal formulation of amphotericin B for injection, developed by NeXstar Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Gilead Sciences in 1999). It is marketed by Gilead in Europe and licensed to Astellas Pharma (formerly Fujisawa Pharmaceuticals) for marketing in the USA, and Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals in Japan.
Fungisome is a liposomal complex of amphotericin B, and being the latest and cheapest addition to the lipid formulations of amphotericin B, it has many advantages. It is marketed by Lifecare Innovations of India. Other formulations include Amphotec (Intermune) and Abelcet (Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals). Abelcet is not a liposomal preparation but rather a lipid complex preparation. Ampholip is a lipid complex formulation of amphotericin B marketed by Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd, Mumbai, India.
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