Fluco-S 50 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (30's pack: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluconazole |
| Company | Seema 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. It is a potent inhibitor of fungal cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes responsible for the synthesis of ergosterol.
Dosage & Administration
- Adults
- Child over 1 year
- Use in Specific Population
- Elderly patient
- Renal Impairment
- Children
Interaction
- Warfarin
- Oral sulphonyl ureas
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Phenytoin
- Rifampicin
- Combined oral contraceptive
- Cyclosporin
- Food, cemetidine, antacids
- Theophyline
Contraindications
Fluconazole should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fluconazole or related triazole compounds.
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Flatulence
- Rash
- Anaphylaxis
Pregnancy & Lactation
Fluconazole should not be used in pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential unless adequate contraception is employed.
Precautions & Warnings
- Abnormalities of hepatic, renal, haematological and other biochemical function tests
- Hepatic necrosis
- Exfoliative cutaneous reactions
- Lactation
- Driving/Use of machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Use in the elderly
- Use in 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.