Fluka 150 Mg Capsule

Description Of Fluka 150mg Capsule

Fluka 150 MG Capsule is an anti-fungal drug. It is used to prevent and treat infections caused by fungi and yeasts. It acts by stopping the increase and multiplication of these organisms.

Fluka 150mg Capsule Chemical Name

Fluconazole (150mg)

Fluka 150mg Capsule Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Uses of Fluka 150mg Capsule

• Esophageal Candidiasis
• Cryptococcal Meningitis
• Vaginal Candidiasis
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Peritonitis

What is Fluka 150mg Capsule?

Fluka 150 Capsule is used to treat the fungal infection of the vagina. This medicine works by preventing the formation of an enzyme  which is necessary for the synthesis of the fungal cell wall. Fluka 150 is also used to treat fungal infection of mouth, throat, and pharynx, to treat brain and spinal cord infection in AIDS patients, to prevent fungal infection in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive radiation treatment and chemotherapy.

How Fluka 150mg Capsule working

Fluka 150 Capsule is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.

How is Fluka 150mg Capsule used?

The typical dose of this tablet for adults is 100-400 mg once a day. The usual dose for children is 3-12 mg/kg of body weight. The maximum dose for grownup patients of Fluka 150 is 400 mg per day. This medicine is generally used for a period of 2-3 weeks for fungal infection of mouth, throat, and pharynx, 10-12 weeks for brain and spinal cord infection in AIDS patients, and 7 days for fungal infection in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation.

Fluka 150mg Capsule Indications

Fluka 150 MG Capsule should be taken following all the instructions that are given by your doctor. To ensure complete recovery and no relapse, the full course of medical care should be followed. It is more effective if taken at the same time on all days.

Dosage

The missed dose of Fluka 150 MG Capsule should be taken/used as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose.

Oral and Topical forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Fluka 150 MG Capsule.

Contraindication

• Cisapride
• Clopidogrel
• Erythromycin
• Warfarin
• Tretinoin

Adverse effects

• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Alopecia
• Seizures

Precautions And Warnings

The use of this tablet may change transaminases and alkaline phosphatase. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with abnormal liver function. Careful monitoring of liver enzymes is needed in such patients. Consult with your health care physician on the use of Fluka 150 MG Capsule during pregnancy. Using high doses of Fluka 150 MG in women during their first 3 months of pregnancy can reason birth defects among infants. The features seen in the child were: flat head syndrome, abnormal facies, abnormal skull development, splits between the roof of the mouth, bow-leggedness, thin ribs, and long bones, birth defect of shortened joint, and birth defect of the structure of the heart.

Storage

Storage instructions on the product package if available. Store Fluka 150 MG Capsule at 5°C-30°C (41°F-86°F), and away from humidity. Store this tablet away from seed and pets.