Product introduction
Cytorx 500mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine used to treat severe infections caused by fungus. It is combined with other medicines, to relieve yeast and fungal infections affecting the entire body. It slows the growth of fungus and kills it, thus treating the infection.
Cytorx 500mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you miss a dose, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Some people may experience some side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rash. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Cytorx Tablet
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Cytorx Tablet
In Severe fungal infections
Cytorx 500mg Tablet works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.
How to use Cytorx Tablet
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. Cytorx 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Cytorx Tablet works
Cytorx 500mg Tablet kills and slows the growth of fungus by interfering with protein and DNA synthesis.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytorx 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Cytorx 500mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cytorx 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Cytorx 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cytorx 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
It should not be used in kidney disease patients if there are no facilities available for measuring the blood levels of this medicine.
It should not be used in kidney disease patients if there are no facilities available for measuring the blood levels of this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Cytorx 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Cytorx Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cytorx 500mg Tablet, 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 regular dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Cytorx 500mg Tablet is used to treat serious fungal infections in the body.
- Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney problems, anemia, and bone marrow disorders.
- Your doctor will get your blood test done in order to measure the level of potassium in the blood.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Halopyrimidines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fluorinated pyrimidine-antifungal
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cytorx with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may cause decreased blood cell counts.
Do not consume Ganciclovir with Flucytosine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Flucytosine may ra
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in bone marrow and blood cells, leading to infections, bleeding, or anemia.
Do not consume Valganciclovir with Flucytosine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Flucytosine may
Do not consume Ganciclovir with Flucytosine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Flucytosine may ra
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FAQs
What is Cytorx 500mg Tablet used for?
Cytorx 500mg Tablet is used to treat serious fungal infections such as candidiasis (a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida that commonly affects the mouth, throat, vagina, skin), cryptococcosis (a fungal infection in your lungs, brain, other parts of your body), chromoblastomycosis (a chronic fungal infection of the skin subcutaneous tissue), some forms of aspergillosis. Doctors usually prescribe Cytorx 500mg Tablet together with another antifungal, such as amphotericin B, to make treatment more effective, to lower the risk of resistance.
Who should not take Cytorx 500mg Tablet?
People should not take Cytorx 500mg Tablet if they are allergic to it, are breastfeeding, have a known enzyme deficiency called dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency, are taking certain medicines that block this enzyme.
Can Cytorx 500mg Tablet affect my liver or kidneys?
Yes. Cytorx 500mg Tablet is cleared by the kidneys, so people with kidney problems need dose adjustments close monitoring. It can also affect the liver, so your doctor will check your liver enzymes regularly during Cytorx 500mg Tablet treatment.
What are the serious side effects of Cytorx 500mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Cytorx 500mg Tablet include severe allergic reaction (swelling, rash, difficulty breathing), unusual bleeding infections (which may signal bone marrow suppression), severe abdominal pain, jaundice (yellow skin eyes), sudden chest pain, confusion hallucinations. If you develop any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
Can Cytorx 500mg Tablet affect my blood cells?
Yes. Cytorx 500mg Tablet can reduce the number of white blood cells platelets, especially if your kidney function is poor or if your blood levels of the medicine get too high. This can make you more prone to infections bleeding, so your doctor will do regular blood tests.
Can men and women take Cytorx 500mg Tablet safely if planning a pregnancy?
No. Cytorx 500mg Tablet is partly converted into a substance called 5-fluorouracil, which can damage DNA and cause birth defects. Both men and women must use effective contraception during Cytorx 500mg Tablet treatment, for several months afterward to prevent harm to future pregnancies.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 838-39.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 554-55.
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