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Definition of Amphotericin

1. Noun. An antibiotic and antifungal agent.

Definition of Amphotericin

1. Noun. (medicine) Any of a group of amphoteric antibiotic and antifungal agents derived from ''Streptomyces'' bacteria ¹

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Medical Definition of Amphotericin

1. One of two antifungal antibiotics. Amphotericin A: The less active form of the antibiotic produced by the bacteria Streptomyces nodosus. It is not used clinically. Amphotericin B: An antibiotic produced by the bacteria Streptomyces nodosus which is used to treat a wide variety of fungal infections. Formula: C47H73NO17. (05 Feb 1998)

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Literary usage of Amphotericin

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1. Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluationsedited by Barry Leonard edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"LIST OF ORPHAN PRODUCTS DESIGNATIONS AND APPROVALS NAME Generic Name TN-Trade Name Liposomal amphotericin B TN= AmBisome Liposomal amphotericin B TN= ..."

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