Definitions for "amphotericin B"
an antibiotic and antifungal agent (C47H73NO17), produced by a strain of Streptomyces nodosus. It is one of a class of polyene macrolide antibiotics effective against fungal infections. It has a molecular weight of 924.11; it is soluble in oganic solvents but only slightly soluble in water.
Antibiotic used to treat systemic fungal infections and also used topically to treat candidiasis.
A drug used to treat fungal infections, including candidiasis (thrush).