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Flucyto 500mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Flucyto 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.

Flucyto 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 Flucyto Tablet

  • Severe fungal infections

Benefits of Flucyto Tablet

In Severe fungal infections

Flucyto 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 Flucyto 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. Flucyto 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Flucyto Tablet works

Flucyto 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 Flucyto 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flucyto 500mg 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
Flucyto 500mg 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
Flucyto 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Flucyto 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flucyto 500mg 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.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Flucyto 500mg 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.

What if you forget to take Flucyto Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Flucyto 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

  • Flucyto 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
Nucleoside analog {Antimetabolite}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fluorinated pyrimidine-antifungal

Patient concerns

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I have been experiencing fungal infections, I develop rings and rashes and they all itch like anything. I formed scars because of it. I have been taking Grisovin FP 250 mg however as long I take it I am relieved, even if I miss it for 1 day I start getting fungus back. On top of that Grisovin FP is difficult to find now, please suggest.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
You are having fungal infections severe, you need to change the medicine by skin specialistCan b prescribed under supervisionMeanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day
Medicine for fungal infections.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination
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References

  1. Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1575-576.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Medscape. Flucytosine. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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