Orcon 150 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 220.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 220.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluconazole |
| Company | Team 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
- Potent inhibitor of fungal cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes
- Responsible for the synthesis of ergosterol in fungal cell membrane
Dosage & Administration
- Adults dosage and administration for various indications
- Child dosage and administration for Superficial Candidiasis and Systemic Candidiasis & Cryptococcal infection
- Dosage modification for elderly patient and renal impairment
- Renal clearance in children
Interaction
- Interaction with warfarin
- Interaction with oral sulphonylureas
- Interaction with hydrochlorothiazide
- Interaction with phenytoin
- Interaction with rifampicin
- Interaction with combined oral contraceptives
- Interaction with cyclosporin
- Effect of food, cemetidine, antacids, and total body irradiation on absorption
- Interaction with theophylline
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fluconazole or related triazole compounds
Side Effects
- Nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence
- Rare occurrence of rash
- Rare occurrence of anaphylaxis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Adverse fetal effects in animals at high doses
- Not recommended in pregnancy or in women of child bearing potential without adequate contraception
Precautions & Warnings
- Observation of hepatic, renal, haematological, and biochemical function tests
- Risks associated with severe underlying diseases like AIDS and cancer
- Rare occurrence of exfoliative cutaneous reactions
- Discontinuation of therapy in case of rash
- Not recommended during lactation
- Unlikely to impair ability to drive or use machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Use in the elderly
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures and symptomatic treatment
- Forced volume diuresis may increase elimination rate
- Haemodialysis decreases plasma levels
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