Segal 50 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (20's pack: ৳ 160.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluconazole |
| Company | Supreme pharmaceutical 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
- 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 and responsible for the synthesis of ergosterol.
Dosage & Administration
Includes adult dosage for various conditions, child dosage, use in specific populations like elderly patients, renal impairment, and precautions.
Interactions
- Warfarin
- Oral sulphonyl ureas
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Phenytoin
- Rifampicin
- Combined oral contraceptive
- Cyclosporin
- Food, cimetidine, antacids
- Theophyline
Contraindications
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
Should not be used in pregnancy or in women of child bearing potential unless adequate contraception is employed.
Precautions & Warnings
- Abnormalities of hepatic, renal, haematological and other biochemical function tests
- Hepatic necrosis
- Exfoliative cutaneous reactions
- Use during lactation
- Driving/Use of machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Renal impairment
Overdose Effects
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.