Flugal 200 mg (Capsule)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluconazole |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| 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
- 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.
Dosage & Administration
- Adults
- Child over 1 year
- Use in Specific Population
- Elderly patient
- Renal Impairment
- Children
Interaction
- Warfarin administration
- Concomitant oral sulphonyl ureas
- Co-administration with hydrochlorothiazide
- Co-administration with phenytoin
- Co-administration with rifampicin
- Combined oral contraceptive interaction
- Interaction with cyclosporin
- Co-administration with food, cimetidine, antacids
- Interaction with theophyline
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Fluconazole or related triazole compounds
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Fatulence
- Rash
- Anaphylaxis
Pregnancy & Lactation
Adverse fetal effects seen in animals at high dose levels. Not recommended in pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential without adequate contraception.
Precautions & Warnings
- Abnormalities in hepatic, renal, haematological and other biochemical function tests
- Hepatic necrosis
- Exfoliative cutaneous reactions
- Monitoring of rash in patients with invasive/systemic fungal infections
- Use during lactation not recommended
- Unlikely to impair ability to drive or use machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Elderly
- 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
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children