Fluda50mg
Capsule
Novo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fluda. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fluda is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in som... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fluda is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harm... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Fluda may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Fluda may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | UNSAFE Fluda is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution to be advised in patients wit... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Fluda should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluda may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Fluda belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat... View More
Uses of Fluda
- Fungal infections
Side effects of Fluda
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vomiting
How to use Fluda
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. Fluda may be taken with or... View More
How Fluda works
Fluda is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
What if you forget to take Fluda?
If you miss a dose of Fluda, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your reg... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Fluda to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin... View More
- Inform your doctor if you develop severe skin rash like blistering of the skin along with fever.
Indication
Cryptococcal meningitis, Candidiasis, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Vaginal candidiasis, Onychomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcosis,... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food Reconstitution: Powd for oral susp: Add 24 mL of distilled or purified water to the container labeled as containing... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Oropharyngeal Candidiasis 200 mg PO on Day 1, THEN 100 mg qDay Treatment should be continued for at least 2 weeks to decrease likelihood of rela... View More
Child Dose
Child: PO 3–12 mg/kg/day, max 600 mg/day q24h Max 800–1,000 mg/day may be used for some CNS fungal infections Age Average Weight Dose/Day ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis patients: Usual dose given after each session. CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <50 and not receiving dialysis 50% ... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Fluconazole decreases ergosterol synthesis by interfering w/ cytochrome P450 activity, thus inhibiting cell membrane formation of susceptible fungi incl... View More
Precaution
Renal or hepatic impairment. May prolong QT interval. Pregnancy, lactation. CDC guidelines recommend only using topical antifungal products to treat pre... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (2-13%) 1-10% Nausea (2-7%),Abdominal pain (2-6%),Diarrhea (2-3%),Rash (2%),Vomiting (2-5%) Frequency Not Defined QT prolongation... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Single maternal PO dose of 150 mg for vaginal candidiasis Results of a Danish study concludes there is a possible increased risk of miscarri... View More
Interaction
May increase plasma concentrations of oral hypoglycaemics (e.g. tolbutamide, glyburide, glipizide), phenytoin, theophylline, tofacitinib, rifabutin. May... View More
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