Fluka 150mg Capsule

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Fluka 150mg Capsule is an anti-fungal drug. It is used to prevent and treat infections caused by fungi and yeasts. It acts by stopping the growth and multiplication of these organisms.

Fluka 150mg Capsule Details

Composition = Fluconazole

Dosage = 150mg

Indication = Fungal Infections

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd.

What Is Fluka 150mg Capsule?

Belonging to the drug group known as triazole antifungals, Fluka 150mg Capsule is used for treating various fungal infections. It includes yeast infections of the mouth, throat, food pipe, lungs, vagina as well as other organs. The medication is also beneficial for the treatment of meningitis, the infection of the membranes that cover the brain and the spine, which is caused due to fungus.

It is also used for preventing yeast infection in people who have a possibility of having a fungal infection when undergoing chemotherapy or a radiation therapy before bone marrow transplantation as the immune system is likely to be weakened at this time.

How Does Fluka 150mg Capsule Work?

Fluka 150mg Capsule decreases ergosterol production by disrupting the activity of cytochrome P450, inhibiting the formation of the cell membrane of susceptible fungi like Candida and Micosporum.

What Is Route Of Administration?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluka 150mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage Of Fluka 150mg Capsule

Fluka 150mg Capsule

Side Effects Of Fluka 150mg Capsule

Major

Headache

Diarrhea, nausea or upset stomach

Dizziness

Stomach pain

Changes in the way food tastes

Minor

Difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat, low blood pressure, fainting (severe allergic reactions)

Severe skin rash which may include peeling, blistering and lesions of the skin

Liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark coloured urine, pale stools

Changes in the heart rhythm

Severe tiredness or exhaustion, unusual bruising or an increase in the number of infections that you get (e.g. sore throats, mouth ulcers, flu-like symptoms including fever)

Fits or convulsions

Drug To Drug Interaction

Tell your doctor if you are taking:

Erythromycin for bacterial infections

Astemizole for allergies

Cisapride for heartburn

Medicines to thin your blood (e.g. warfarin)

Rifabutin or rifampicin (for tuberculosis) or other anti-fungal medicines (including ketoconazole)

Medicines to reduce cholesterol (e.g. statins)

Medicines for high blood pressure, water tablets (diuretics) or for heart problems

Amiodarone (used for rhythm disorders)

While Tacking Fluka 150mg Capsule

Do

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:-

Are allergic to Fluconazole or to any of the other contents of this medicine

Have had thrush more than twice in the last 6 months

Or your partner have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease

Have liver disease, or have had unexplained jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)

Have heart or kidney problems

Have low levels of potassium, magnesium or calcium in your blood

Have any other long-term illness

Have pain on passing urine, abnormal discharge or leakage from penis (men) Have lower stomach pain, or pain or a burning sensation on passing urine, any abnormal or irregular bleeding or blood-stained discharge (women)

Don’t

Pregnancy = Fluka 150mg is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding = Fluka 150mg is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the   risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If you use the medicine, you are advised to monitor the baby closely for any adverse effects.

Liver Injury = Fluka 150mg Capsule can cause moderate to severe side effects on liver and may result in liver failure in rare cases. Any known incidence of liver disease should be reported to the doctor. Dosage adjustments and safety monitoring might be required in such cases.

Allergy = Fluka 150mg Capsule Tablet and other medicines of the same group Azoles could cause allergy in some patients. Any such known instance of allergy should be reported to the doctor.

Skin disorders = Fluka 150mg Capsule Tablet may cause a condition where the skin starts to peel off in some patients. If you have had fungal infections in the past, then symptoms of infections should be monitored closely.

Heart condition = Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with a history of cardiovascular disorder. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring might be required in such cases.

Kidney disease = It is recommended to report any history of or active renal disorders to the doctor prior to the start of therapy with this medicine as necessary dosage adjustments may be made by the doctor for the safe use of this medicine.

Uses Of Fluka 150mg Capsule

Fluka 150mg Capsule is used in the treatment of fungal infections.

Storage Of Fluka 150mg Capsule

Keep this medicine out of reach of children.Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.Store at room temperature (15-25°C).