Treatment of invasive fungal infections in renally impaired patients with amphotericin B colloidal dispersion

Amphotericin B colloidal dispersion (ABCD) is a new formulation of conventional amphotericin B designed to minimize drug distribution in the kidney and reduce nephrotoxicity. We studied the safety and efficacy of ABCD in 133 renally compromised patients with invasive fungal infections. Patients had either nephrotoxicity from amphotericin B or preexisting renal disease. Intravenous treatment with ABCD (4 mg/kg of body weight daily) was administered for up to 6 weeks. Evaluations included clinical response to treatment and adverse events, with emphasis on changes in serum creatinine levels. ABCD did not appear to have an adverse effect on renal function: mean serum creatinine level tended to decrease slightly with days on therapy, and increases were not dose related. Complete or partial response to treatment was reported for 50% of the 133 intent-to-treat patients and 67% of the 58 evaluable patients.