Description
Fluconazole Tablets come with the branding “FLUNUF-200” and are classified as an antifungal medication for the treatment of various infections caused by fungi and yeast. Fungal infection results from a fungus harming any part of the body such as the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genitals, and blood.
Fluconazole Tablets contain the active ingredient ‘Fluconazole’ that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi or yeasts by blocking an enzyme that is vital in the fungi for its usual fat processing needed for the formation of fungal cell membranes. Consequently, fungal or yeast cells are destroyed, or their multiplication is reduced to the barest minimum.
Medical Benefits
- This medicine kills the fungus/yeast and stops the formation of new cells in the fungus/yeast by restricting its cell membrane synthesis.
- It can be used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections such as vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), candida infections (urinary tract infections, peritonitis), and cryptococcal meningitis.
- It is also used to prevent candidiasis and coccidioidomycosis in patients with cancer or radiation therapy receiving bone marrow transplantation.
- It is useful in treating soft tissue and pulmonary infections and is more potent than other azole antifungal drugs.
Directions For Use
- Fluconazole Tablets should be taken with water or as advised by the doctor or the physician.
- It should be taken together with food in order to reduce the effects of nausea or stomach ache in the body.
- Take it whole and do not chew or mix it with any other substance.
- This medicine should be stored away from children and should not be used by children.
Storage
- It is recommended to store the medicine at room temperature, moreover, not in direct sunlight and heat.
- Supplements should be closed tightly each time after using the supplements in order to maintain the quality of the supplements.
- You should also ensure that it is placed out of children’s reach to avoid some unfortunate incidents.
Precautions
- It may interact with a medicine used to treat mental illness (pimozide, quetiapine), a medicine for depression (reboxetine), an antibiotic (erythromycin), a drug for migraines (ergotamine), a heart medicine (amiodarone), or an anti-coagulant (warfarin). However, one should seek medical advice before using these medicines alongside this drug.
- The diet should consist of non-starchy vegetables and gluten-free products and excludes alcohol and caffeine-containing products.
- If you have a history of hypersensitivity to Fluconazole Tablets, a history of cardiovascular diseases, liver or kidney diseases, blood diseases such as acute porphyria, and low levels of magnesium and potassium, consult your doctor before using it.
- If you are pregnant or are planning to conceive, it is advised to seek medical advice before using this medicine.
- This medication may sometimes lead to dizziness or side effects that affect your ability to operate a vehicle. Do not drive or operate machinery when you are not fully alert.
Side Effects
- Stomach upset
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Altered food tastes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I stop using this medicine if my symptoms improve?
No, continue using it for the entire course prescribed by your doctor. Symptoms may improve before the infection is fully treated.
Can I take this tablet for cough, cold, or flu?
No, it is not used for coughs, colds, or flu. It treats fungal infections, not viral ones like the common cold or flu.
Can I take this medication with food?
Always follow your doctor’s advice on how to take it, including whether to take it with food.
Will a higher dose of this medicine work better?
No, taking more than the prescribed dose won’t improve effectiveness and may lead to harmful side effects.
Can I use an expired composition?
No, avoid using it past its expiration date, as it may lose effectiveness.
How do I dispose of unused tablets?
Dispose of unused medicine following your pharmacy’s instructions. Do not flush it or pour it down the drain.
Does this tablet interact with herbal supplements?
Yes, some herbal supplements can interact with it. Inform your doctor about any supplements you are taking.
