4th August 2023

A 33-year-old man recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, for which he has commenced chemotherapy

A 33-year-old man recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, for which he has commenced chemotherapy, is admitted with fevers and rigors. He is found to be neutropenic, and started on piperacillin/tazobactam (Tazocin) for neutropenic sepsis. He does not improve after 5 days and decides to start amphotericin B.

Which of the following statements about amphotericin B is correct?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.