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Liposomal Amphotericin B (AmBisome®): A Review of the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Clinical Experience and Future Directions

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Stone, Neil R. H., Bicanic, Tihana, Salim, Rahuman, Hope, William·2016·Drugs

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Liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome(®); LAmB) is a unique lipid formulation of amphotericin B. LAmB is a standard of care for a wide range of medically important opportunistic fungal pathogens. LAmB has a significantly improved toxicity profile compared with conventional amphotericin B deoxycholate (DAmB). Despite nearly 20 years of clinical use, the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of this agent, which differ considerably from DAmB, remain relatively poorly understood and underutilized in the clinical setting. The molecular pharmacology, preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetics, and clinical experience with LAmB for the most commonly encountered fungal pathogens are reviewed. In vitro, experimental animal models and human clinical trial data are summarized, and novel routes of administration and dosing schedules are discussed. LAmB is a formulation that results in reduced toxicity as compared with DAmB while retaining the antifungal effect of the active agent. Its long terminal half-life and retention in tissues suggest that single or intermittent dosing regimens are feasible, and these should be actively investigated in both preclinical models and in clinical trials. Significant gaps remain in knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in special populations such as neonates and children, pregnant women and obese patients.

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  • Liposome bilayer-coated amphotericin B (LAmB) reduces toxicity while retaining antifungal activity, mitigating the dosage limitation of conventional amphotericin B deoxycholate (DAmB).

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  1. [94]Lanternier F Lortholary O [AMBIZYGO: phase II study of high dose liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome) [10 mg/kg/j] efficacy against zygomycosis] Med Mal Infect 2008 6 38 Suppl 2 S90 1 18598882

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Authors
Stone, N. R. H., Bicanic, T., Salim, R., & Hope, W.
Affiliations
  • St George's, University of London (GB)
  • Royal Liverpool University Hospital (GB)
  • University of Liverpool (GB)
Corresponding author
Stone, Neil R. H.
Venue
Drugs
Published
2016-01-27
Volume
76
Issue
4
Pages
485-500
ISSN
  • 0012-6667 (ISSN-L)
  • 1179-1950
OpenAlex
W2298912458
Cited by
537
References
119
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Drugs (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
Wellcome Trust Strategic Award (Medical Mycology and Fungal Immunology) (RG12848-10)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Fungal Infections and Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
Keywords
liposomal amphotericin B, amphotericin B deoxycholate, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, antifungal agents, opportunistic fungal infection, drug toxicity, dosing regimen, intermittent dosing, neonates, pregnancy, obesity, molecular pharmacology
MeSH terms
Amphotericin B, Animals, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Clinical Trials as Topic, Deoxycholic Acid, Drug Combinations, Half-Life, Humans, Tissue Distribution

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