Amphotericin B Liposomal

**Semantic type:** Antibiotic|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** Liposome encapsulated macrolide antifungal antibiotic amphotericin B. Amphotericin B binds to ergosterol altering cell membrane integrity with subsequent cell death. In addition, the liposomal form has decreased side effects of conventional Amphotericin.

**Synonyms:** - AmBisome - Liposomal Amphotericin B