Amphotericin b and Mental status changes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mental status changes is reported as a side effect among people who take Amphotericin b (amphotericin b), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have Meningitis cryptococcal.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mental status changes when taking Amphotericin b. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,256 people who have side effects when taking Amphotericin b from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Amphotericin b?

Amphotericin b has active ingredients of amphotericin b. It is often used in thrush. eHealthMe is studying from 16,275 Amphotericin b users. Check the latest studies of Amphotericin b.

What is Mental status changes?

Mental status changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation) is found to be associated with 1,496 drugs and 1,760 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mental status changes.

On Jul, 26, 2026

16,256 people reported to have side effects when taking Amphotericin b.
Among them, 58 people (0.36%) have Mental status changes.

Could Amphotericin b cause Mental status changes?

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Amphotericin b when they have Mental status changes? *

What is the gender of people who have Mental status changes when taking Amphotericin b? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Mental status changes when taking Amphotericin b? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amphotericin b? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mental status changes? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 13 people, 22.41%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 15.52%
Acute Kidney Failure: 9 people, 15.52%
Fever: 9 people, 15.52%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 13.79%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 12.07%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 12.07%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 7 people, 12.07%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 6 people, 10.34%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 10.34%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Meningitis Cryptococcal (bacterial inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 7 people, 12.07%
Cryptococcosis (potentially fatal fungal disease): 4 people, 6.90%
Sinusitis Fungal (fungal infection of sinus): 4 people, 6.90%
Fungal Infection: 4 people, 6.90%
Pain: 3 people, 5.17%
Haemorrhage (bleeding): 3 people, 5.17%
White Blood Cell Count Abnormal: 3 people, 5.17%
Mucormycosis (a rare infection caused by organisms that belong to a group of fungi called mucoromycotina): 3 people, 5.17%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 5.17%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 5.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amphotericin b (the active ingredients of Amphotericin b) and Amphotericin b (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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