Flukzol 150 mg (Capsule)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Fluconazole |
Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Title
Flukzol Antifungal Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Health
- Pharmacy
- Antifungal
Description
Flukzol is an antifungal tablet used for treating various fungal infections such as vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, tinea infections, onychomycosis, invasive candidal infections, and cryptococcal infections. It is also used for prevention of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients.
Color Options
- White
Dimensions
- Length: 1.5 inches
- Width: 0.5 inches
- Height: 1.5 inches
Dosage Form
Tablet
Dosage Strengths
- 50 mg
- 100 mg
- 150 mg
- 200 mg
- 400 mg
Dosage Frequency
- Single Dose
- Weekly
- Daily
- 12 months
Administration
- Oral
- IV Infusion
Age Group
- Adults
- Children
Indications
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
- Tinea Infections
- Kerion
- Pityriasis Versicolor
- Onychomycosis
- Invasive Candidal Infections
- Cryptococcal Infections
- Prevention of Fungal Infections
- Fungal Urinary Tract Infections
- Disseminated Candidiasis
- Prophylaxis for Fungal Infection
Pharmacology
Potent inhibitor of fungal cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes responsible for ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes.
Interaction Studies
- Warfarin
- Oral Sulphonylureas
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Phenytoin
- Rifampicin
- Combined Oral Contraceptives
- Cyclosporin
- Food
- Cemetidine
- Theophylline
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Fluconazole or related triazole compounds
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal Discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Flatulence
- Rash
- Anaphylaxis
Pregnancy & Lactation
Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation unless under strict medical supervision and contraception is employed.
Precautions & Warnings
- Abnormalities in hepatic, renal, and haematological function tests
- Exfoliative cutaneous reactions
- Hepatic necrosis
- Avoid use in nursing mothers
- Unlikely to impair ability to drive or use machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal Impairment
Overdose Effects
Supportive measures, symptomatic treatment, gastric lavage, and potential haemodialysis if necessary
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for Subcutaneous and Mycoses
Storage Conditions
Store in a dry place away from light and heat, keep out of the reach of children