Fluconazole Tablets I.P. 200 mg
Fluconazole is an antifungal drug used to treat a wide variety of infections caused by fungi and yeast. Fungal infection is caused when fungus enters and infects any part of the body, such as the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genitals, and blood.
Fluconazole contains ‘Fluconazole’ which destroys or inhibits fungi or yeast by stopping an enzyme in fungi that is involved in its normal fatty acid metabolism, which disrupts the development of the fungal cell membrane. Consequently, fungal or yeast cells are killed, or its growth is reduced.
Benefits:
- Fluconazole acts by destroying the fungus/yeast and inhibiting its growth by stopping fungal cell membrane development.
- It is applied to the treatment of a range of fungal or yeast infections, including vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, oesophagal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), candida infections, and cryptococcal meningitis.
- Fluconazole is utilized to prevent candidiasis and coccidioidomycosis in patients undergoing cancer or radiation therapy while they are undergoing bone marrow transplantation.
- Fluconazole is highly effective in treating soft tissue and pulmonary infections compared to other azole antifungal agents.
Uses:
- Fluconazole has been effective in curing oral thrush, a fungal infection that occurs within the mucous membranes of the mouth.
- Fluconazole is also prescribed as a precautionary treatment against fungal infections in patients who have compromised immune systems and are hence highly susceptible.
- Fluconazole is effective in treating fungal skin infections, helping to recover from them as well as relieving irritation.
- Fluconazole can be utilized for the treatment of yeast infection in females, curbing discomfort as well as ensuring health.
Instructions to Use:
- Read instructions carefully prior to taking this medicine.
- Consume this medicine with the advice of your health professional.
- Consume the whole tablet along with a glass of water.
- Avoid chewing or crushing this medicine.
- Consume this medicine in the correct dosage as advised by your physician.
Storage:
Keep these medicines in a dry and cool place. Keep this medication away from the reach of children and pets. Do not keep this medicine under direct sunlight.
Dosage:
Take this drug at the right dose and the same time every day as directed by your doctor. Do not have a high dose of this medication; otherwise, it will be harmful for your body.
Side Effect:
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Stomach cramps
- Changed tastes of food
Precautions:
- Your physician has prescribed Fluconazole to treat your infection and relieve symptoms.
- Don’t miss any dose and complete the entire course of treatment even if you recover.
- Use a good contraceptive to avoid pregnancy when on this drug.
- Your physician will monitor your liver function before you begin treatment and frequently after that. Tell your physician if you observe yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark-colored urine, or abdominal pain.
- Notify your physician if you notice severe skin rash like blistering of skin accompanied by fever.
