Falcon 150 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 264.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 132.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluconazole |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
- Oesophageal Candidiasis
- Tinea infections
- Kerion
- Pityriasis versicolor
- Onychomycosis
- Invasive candidal infections
- Cryptococcal infections
- Prevention of cryptococcal meningitis
- Prevention of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients
- Systemic Candidiasis
- Superficial Candidiasis
- Fungal urinary tract infections
- Disseminated candidiasis
- Prophylaxis for fungal infection in neutropenic cancer patients
- Acute treatment of other systemic fungal infections
Pharmacology
Triazole antifungal agent, inhibitor of fungal cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes, responsible for the synthesis of ergosterol
Dosage & Administration
Specific dosages for various indications in adults and children, dose adjustments for elderly patients, renal impairment, and specific population
Interaction
- Interaction with warfarin
- Interaction with sulphonylureas
- Interaction with hydrochlorothiazide
- Interaction with phenytoin
- Interaction with rifampicin
- Interaction with combined oral contraceptive
- Interaction with cyclosporin
- Effect of food, cemetidine, and antacids on absorption
- Interaction with theophylline
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fluconazole or related triazole compounds
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Flatulence
- Rash
- Anaphylaxis
Pregnancy & Lactation
Adverse fetal effects seen in animals at high dose levels, not recommended during pregnancy or lactation without adequate contraception
Precautions & Warnings
- Abnormalities of hepatic, renal, haematological, and other biochemical function tests
- Hepatic necrosis
- Exfoliative cutaneous reactions
- Use during lactation not recommended
- Unlikely to impair ability to drive or use machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Use in the elderly
- Use in renal impairment
Overdose Effects
Supportive measures, symptomatic treatment, gastric lavage, forced volume diuresis, haemodialysis
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