Fcfung 500 Tablet
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Product introduction
Fcfung 500 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.
Fcfung 500 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.
Fcfung 500 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 Fcfung Tablet
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Fcfung Tablet
In Severe fungal infections
Fcfung 500 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 Fcfung 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. Fcfung 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Fcfung Tablet works
Fcfung 500 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 Fcfung 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fcfung 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fcfung 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Fcfung 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fcfung 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fcfung 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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 information available on the use of Fcfung 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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 Fcfung Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fcfung 500 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
- Fcfung 500 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
Nucleoside analog {Antimetabolite}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fluorinated pyrimidine-antifungal
Interaction with drugs
Taking Fcfung with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause decreased blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
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Concurrent use may lead to toxicity of Valganciclovir. Flucytosine may raise blood levels of Valganciclovir.
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Concurrent use may cause a decrease in bone marrow and blood cells, leading to infections, bleeding, or anemia.
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Flucytosine may raise blood levels of Ganciclovir.
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Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
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