Fluzant 150mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Fluconazole (150mg)
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Fluzant 150mg Tablet.
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A: Fluzant is an antifungal drug, used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain), Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs), infections caused by Candida, found in the blood stream, body organs (e.g. heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat and denture sore mouth), genital thrush – infection of the vagina or penis, skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.Fluzant capsules can also be used to stop cryptococcal meningitis, mucosal thrush, vaginal thrush from coming back and to stop you from getting an infection caused by Candida (if your immune system is weak and not working properly).
Q: Can Fluzant be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
A: Fluzant has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of OCPs), it can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Talk to your doctor if you are taking birth control pills and you have been asked to take Fluzant also.
Q: Can Fluzant be taken with azithromycin?
A: Yes, Fluzant can be safely taken with azithromycin. A combination kit with agents of the similar class is available for vaginal infections. Talk to your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your conditions.
Q: Can Fluzant cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss is a rare side effect seen with the use of Fluzant. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair fall while taking Fluzant.
Q: Is Fluzant a steroid?
A: Fluzant is not a steroid. Fluzant belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.
Q: Is Fluzant an antibiotic?
A: Fluzant is an antibiotic. It is an antifungal and is used to treat infections caused by fungi.
Q: Is Fluzant safe?
A: Fluzant is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Fluzant fungistatic or fungicidal?
A: Fluzant is primarily fungistatic (inhibits the growth of fungus), however it may be fungicidal (kills fungus) against certain organisms in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus.
Q: Is Fluzant over the counter (OTC)?
A: Fluzant is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with ciprofloxacin?
A: Fluzant can be taken with ciprofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with metronidazole?
A: Fluzant can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with probiotics?
A: Fluzant can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with clarithromycin?
A: Clarithromycin and Fluzant both increase QT interval (abnormal heart rate). It can increase the level of clarithromycin by decreasing its breakdown, further increasing the chances of an abnormal heart rhythm. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with omeprazole?
A: Fluzant can increase the level or effect of omeprazole by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with citalopram?
A: Fluzant can increase the level or effect of citalopram by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with cetirizine?
A: Fluzant can be taken with cetirizine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with erythromycin?
A: Use of Fluzant and erythromycin at the same time has the potential to increase the risk of cardiotoxicity (harmful to heart) and consequently sudden heart death. Co-administration of Fluzant and erythromycin is not recommended at all.
Q: Can I take Fluzant with nitrofurantoin?
A: Fluzant can be taken with nitrofurantoin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Fluzant work?
A: Fluzant works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Does Fluzant treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Fluzant does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Fluzant is used to treat infection of the vagina caused by Candida (a fungal infection). If you think you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, please consult your doctor as treatment should be started after the diagnosis of your infection (whether it is fungal or bacterial).
Q: Does Fluzant treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Fluzant is used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Candida. UTI can be caused by bacteria also. If you are suffering from UTI, please consult your doctor as the cause of infection (fungal or bacterial or other) needs to be identified before the start of any treatment.
Q: Does Fluzant make you tired?
A: Fluzant can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Fluzant as it could be a sign of underlying liver problem. Fluzant can affect your liver.
Q: Does Fluzant contain penicillin?
A: Fluzant does not contain penicillin. Fluzant belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.
Q: Does Fluzant have sulfa in it?
A: Fluzant does not contain sulfur. Fluzant belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.
Q: Does Fluzant treat chlamydia?
A: Fluzant does not treat Chlamydia. Fluzant is used for the treatment of fungal infections.
Q: Can I take Fluzant for yeast infection?
A: Fluzant is used to treat infections caused by fungi and can be used to help you from getting a candidal (yeast) infection. If you think you are suffering from a yeast infection, please consult your doctor as it requires a proper diagnosis before the start of any therapy.
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