Flugal 50 Capsule
by Square Pharmaceuticals Limited
৳8.07
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Fluconazole
Vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal & esophageal candidiasis, and cryptococcal meningitis are all treated with fluconazole. It can also be used to treat candida infections in the urinary tract, peritonitis, and systemic candida infections (including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis and pneumonia).
Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal that is used to treat fungal infections. It's a strong inhibitor of cytochrome P-450-dependent enzymes in fungi. The ergosterol synthesis is carried out by the Cytochrome P-450 enzyme system, which is an important component of the fungal cell membrane.
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Child (oral):
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When cyclosporin or phenytoin is used with Fluconazole, the plasma level of cyclosporin or phenytoin rises. The prothrombin time is prolonged when Fluconazole and warfarin are taken together. When Fluconazole is used with Rifampicin, the level of Rifampicin is reduced.
Patients who have a known allergy to fluconazole or similar triazole drugs should avoid using it.
Fluconazole is well tolerated. Most common side effects of using Fluconazole includes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headache and skin rash.
US FDA Pregnancy category of Fluconazole is C. So, Fluconazole should be avoided in pregnancy and lactation unless the potential benefits to the other outweigh the possible risks to the fetus.
Fluconazole should be administered with caution to patients having proarrhythmic conditions.
Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
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