Flubest 150 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.07 (1 x 10: ৳ 220.70)
Strip Price: ৳ 220.70
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Fluconazole |
Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
- Oesophageal Candidiasis
- Tinea corporis/Tinea cruris/Tinea pedis/Other Tinea
- Kerion
- Pityriasis versicolor
- Onychomycosis
- Invasive candidal infections and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis)
- Prevention of cryptococcal meningitis
- Prevention of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients
- Systemic Candidiasis and Cryptococcal infection
- Superficial Candidiasis
- Fungal urinary tract infections
- Disseminated candidiasis
- Prophylaxis for fungal infection in neutropenic cancer patients
- Acute treatment of other systemic fungal infections such as coccidioidomycosis and histoplasmosis
Pharmacology
Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal agent that inhibits fungal cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes.
Dosage & Administration
- Adults dosage varies based on indication
- Child dosage varies based on age and weight
- Dosage modification for elderly patients, renal impairment, and use in specific population
Interaction
- Interaction with warfarin, sulphonyl ureas, hydrochlorothiazide, phenytoin, rifampicin, oral contraceptives, cyclosporin, food, antacids, theophyline, and other medications
Contraindications
Fluconazole should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to fluconazole or related triazole compounds.
Side Effects
- Common gastrointestinal side effects
- Rarely encountered rash
- Rare reports of anaphylaxis
Pregnancy & Lactation
Fluconazole should not be used in pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential unless adequate contraception is employed.
Precautions & Warnings
- Abnormalities in hepatic, renal, haematological and biochemical function tests in some patients
- Rare cases of hepatic necrosis
- Rare cases of exfoliative cutaneous reactions
- Use during lactation not recommended
- Unlikelihood of impairment of driving or machinery use
Use in Special Populations
- Dosing adjustment for elderly and patients with renal impairment
Overdose Effects
In the event of overdosage, supportive measures and symptomatic treatment with gastric lavage if necessary may be adequate.
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.