Fungard 150 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.00 (20's pack: ৳ 440.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluconazole |
| Company | Cosmic pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
- Oesophageal Candidiasis
- Tinea corporis
- Tinea cruris
- Tinea pedis
- Kerion
- Pityriasis versicolor
- Onychomycosis
- Invasive candidal infections
- Cryptococcal infections
- Prevention of cryptococcal meningitis
- Prevention of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients
- Systemic Candidiasis
- Disseminated candidiasis
- Prophylaxis for fungal infection in neutropenic cancer patients
- Acute treatment of other systemic fungal infections
- Fungal urinary tract infections
Pharmacology
- Triazole antifungal agent
- Inhibitor of fungal cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes
- Potent inhibitor of fungal cell membrane synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Adults dosage range
- Child dosage range
- Dosage adjustments for elderly patients
- Dosage adjustments for patients with renal impairment
Interaction
- Interaction with warfarin
- Interaction with coumarin type anticoagulants
- Interaction with hydrochlorothiazide
- Interaction with phenytoin
- Interaction with rifampicin
- Interaction with oral contraceptives
- Interaction with cyclosporin
- Effect of food 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 observed in animals
- Not recommended in pregnancy or lactation without adequate contraception
Precautions & Warnings
- Abnormalities of hepatic, renal, haematological and 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
- Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures
- Symptomatic treatment
- Gastric lavage if necessary
- Forced volume diuresis
- Haemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses
Storage Conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Out of the reach of children