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AmBisome (Liposomal Amphotericin)

  • Name:

    AmBisome (Liposomal Amphotericin)

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  • Active Ingredients:

    Amphotericin B

  • Legal Category:

    Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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Gilead Sciences Ltd

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Updated on 27 August 2020 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to information for healthcare professionals

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  • Removal of printed SmPC from the pack – this is to be replaced by the Instructions for Use (IU) being added to the Patient Information Leaflet.
  • Inclusion of Instructions for Use in the pack instead of the SmPC – this IU is intended for healthcare professionals and will be an integral part of the PIL, that is removable.
  • Inclusion of pictures of reconstitution in the IU for clearer and visual instructions for healthcare professionals

Updated on 30 November 2018 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder

Updated on 30 November 2018

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder

Updated on 8 October 2018

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 8 - Marketing authorisation number(s)

Updated on 2 October 2018 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder

Updated on 2 October 2018

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder

Updated on 27 July 2016

Reasons for updating

  • New SmPC for new product

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

Updated on 27 July 2016 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
  • Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
  • Improved electronic presentation

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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$0-Update to Section4.2 (Posology and method of administration) to include to include a dosingrecommendation for mucormycosis.$0$0- Whole SPC has undergone changes to bring in line with the latest version of the QRD template$0

Updated on 11 July 2016 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • New PIL for new product

Updated on 11 July 2016 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change of active ingredient
  • Change to, or new use for medicine
  • Change to warnings or special precautions for use
  • Change to storage instructions
  • Change to side-effects
  • Change to further information section
  • Change to date of revision
  • Change to MA holder contact details
  • Change to improve clarity and readability
  • Improved electronic presentation

Updated on 28 January 2015 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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• Section 7: Minor correction of the name of the marketing authorisation holder to Gilead Sciences International Ltd
• Section 10: Change to the date of revision to January 2015

Updated on 27 January 2015 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to date of revision
  • Change to MA holder contact details

Updated on 28 May 2013 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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·         Section 2- Each vial contains 213 mg of hydrogenated soy phosphatidylcholine (HSPC) and a small amount of sodium

·         Section 4.3- Addition of statement ‘AmBisome contains soya oil. If you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicinal product’

·         Section 4.4- Inclusion of statement ‘This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per vial, i.e. essentially ‘sodium-free’

·         Section 10- Date changed for the revision of the text

Updated on 24 May 2013 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to warnings or special precautions for use
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 2 January 2013 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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Section 6.3- Shelf life extension from 36 to 48 months

Section 6.4- Removal of the statement “Do not Freeze” for the storage of the finished product

Section 10- Date changed for the revision of the text to December 2012

Updated on 20 December 2012 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to storage instructions
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 19 December 2012 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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- Musculoskeletal pain (arthralgia, back pain or bone pain) listed as a symptom of less frequent infusion related reactions (Section 4.8)
- Date changed for the revision of the text (Section 10)

Updated on 7 December 2012 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to side-effects
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 25 October 2012 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to further information section
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 18 January 2012 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to date of revision
  • Change to dosage and administration
  • Change to improve clarity and readability
  • Change due to harmonisation of PIL

Updated on 12 October 2011 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Correction of spelling/typing errors

Updated on 17 August 2011 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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The amendment to the SPC is as follows:

Section 6.5 –  Inclusion of a 20 ml sterile, Type I glass vial presentation

Date changed for the revision of the text (Section 10)

Updated on 9 August 2011 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to date of revision
  • Change of distributor details

Updated on 13 July 2011 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to further information section
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 17 May 2011 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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  • Clarifying the dosing and reconstitution information in sections 6.3 (shelf life) and 6.6 (special precautions for disposal and other handling)
  • In section 10: Date of the revision of the text- changed to May 2011

Updated on 9 November 2010 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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Section 1

-Wording changed to AmBisome liposomal amphotericin B 50mg powder for concentrate for dispersion for infusion.

Section 4.2

- Addition of hepatic impairment statement which states no data are available on which to make a dose recommendation for patients with hepatic impairment.

- Removal of the statement in this section that AmBisome is not physically compatible with saline solutions and should not be mixed with other drugs or electrolytes.

Section 4.8

- Addition of the following under musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders:- Not Known: rhabdomyolysis (associated with hypokalemia).

- Addition of a paragragh on the interference with Phosphorus Chemistry Assays.

Section 6.6

- Addition of statement that AmBisome is NOT interchangeable with other amphotericin products.

- Addition of statement- AmBisome must be reconstituted using Sterile Water for Injection (without a bacteriostatic agent) and diluted in Dextrose solution (5%, 10% or 20%) for infusion only.

- Addition of a section preparation of AmBisome for infusion. This also shows an example of the preparation of AmBisome at a dose of 3 mg/kg/day in dextrose 5%.

Section 10

- Date of the revision of the text changed to October 2010.

Updated on 5 November 2010 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to side-effects
  • Change to date of revision
  • Change to warnings or special precautions for use
  • Change to storage instructions

Updated on 26 August 2009 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to further information section
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 11 August 2009 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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In section 10, the date of the revision of the text has been amended to March 2008

Updated on 28 October 2008 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
  • Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
  • Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities
  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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Section 1
 
- Name amended to AmBisome 50 mg lyophilisate for solution for infusion.

Section 2

The following statement added:
 
- After reconstitution, the concentrate contains 4 mg/mL amphotericin B.
 
Section 3
 
- Rewording of dosage form.

Section 4.2

- Information added regarding the recommended duration of intravenous infusion in doses greater than 5mg/kg/day.
- Inclusion of adult patients subheading and B following amphotericin.
- Statement that AmBisome is not recommended for use in children below 1 month.
- Statement alteration in elderly patients section.

Section 4.3

- Amendment to contraindication statement.

Section 4.4

- Changes to this section with additional information included with regards special warnings and precautions.

Section 4.5

- Changes to this section with additional information included with regards to interaction.

Section 4.7

- Statement alteration on the effects of AmBisome on the ability to drive/or use machines.

Section 4.8

- Changes with additional information on undesirable effects.
- Amendment to the frequency definitions.
- Addition of not known incidences in the disorders section.

Section 4.9

- Inclusion of the word acute to overdose.

Section 5.1

- Addition of a subheading and B after amphotericin.

Section 5.3

- Statement amendments to doses in dogs, rabbits and rats and non-mutagenic in bacterial and mammalian systems.

Section 6.1

- Excipients listed.

Section 6.2

- Statement alteration with regards incompatibility and mixing with other drugs and electrolytes.

Section 6.3

- Minor amendments with shelf life information.

Section 6.4

- Statement Keep container in outer carton added.
- Statement of Referral to section 6.3 for storage conditions.

Section 6.5

- Statement on the marketing of pack sizes.

Section 6.6

- Addition of yellow dispersion after reconstitution with water for injections statement.
- Includes statements on unused product and waste disposal.

Section 10

- Date changed for the revision of the text.

Updated on 28 October 2008 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to warnings or special precautions for use
  • Change to information about pregnancy or lactation
  • Change to, or new use for medicine
  • Change to side-effects
  • Change to further information section
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 1 May 2008 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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Type II update to section 4.4.

Updated on 1 May 2008 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to warnings or special precautions for use

Updated on 29 June 2007 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • Change to improve clarity and readability
  • Addition of marketing authorisation holder

Updated on 29 June 2007 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
  • Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
  • Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities
  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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All sections of SmPC updated in line with company core safety information.

Updated on 14 March 2007 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
  • Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
  • Change to improve clarity and readability

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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General updates in line with current SmPC requirements. 
 
Further clarification of Sections 1, 2, 3, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6. 
 
Section 1 update in line with standard terms.
 
Section 6.4 - removal of requirement to protect AmBisome from light.
 
Section 9 - Date of renewal
 
Section 10 - Date of revision of the text.

Updated on 14 March 2007 PIL

Reasons for updating

  • New PIL for new product

Updated on 1 September 2003 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • Correction of spelling/typing errors

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

Updated on 25 June 2003 SPC

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for medicines.ie

Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)