Funga 50 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.50 (30's pack: ৳ 195.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluconazole |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Funga Antifungal Medicine
Categories
- Medicine
- Antifungal
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Funga is indicated for various fungal infections including vaginal, oropharyngeal, and esophageal candidiasis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, kerion, pityriasis versicolor, onychomycosis, invasive candidal infections, cryptococcal infections, prevention of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, and more.
Dimensions
- N/A
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Treats fungal infections
- Prevents fungal infections
- Inhibits fungal cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes
Materials
- Active ingredient: Fluconazole
- Other ingredients: Excipients
Technical Specifications
- Potent inhibitor of fungal cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes
- Essential component of fungal cell membrane
- Responsible for the synthesis of ergosterol
Design Elements
- Tablet form
- Oral or intravenous administration
Usability Features
- Single-dose and multiple-dose regimens for different conditions
- Dosage varies by indication and age group
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage varies by indication and can range from 50mg to 400mg
- Dosage for children is weight-based and ranges from 1-12 mg/kg
- Dosage adjustment for elderly patients, renal impairment, and specific populations
- Multiple dosing intervals based on renal clearance
Interaction
- Interacts with warfarin, sulphonylureas, hydrochlorothiazide, phenytoin, rifampicin, combined oral contraceptives, cyclosporin, theophylline, and other medications.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Fluconazole or related triazole compounds
Side Effects
- Common gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and flatulence
- Rare adverse events such as rash and anaphylaxis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential without adequate contraception
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring of hepatic, renal, hematological, and biochemical function tests in patients with serious underlying diseases
- Rare occurrence of hepatic necrosis, particularly with concomitant medications
- Rare development of exfoliative cutaneous reactions, especially in AIDS patients
- Discontinue in case of rash development for superficial fungal infections
- Not recommended for use during lactation
Use in Special Populations
- Normal doses for elderly patients without renal impairment
- Dosage adjustments in renal impairment based on creatinine clearance
- Half normal daily dose or adjusted dosage intervals for renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures and symptomatic treatment recommended
- Gastric lavage and forced volume diuresis if necessary
- Haemodialysis reduces plasma levels by approximately 50%
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