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F-Zol IV0.20%

Rx
Dosage form:
Infusion
Pack size:
100ml bot

৳ 200/unit

Pack: ৳ 200

At a glance

Fluconazole 0.2% IV — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Fluconazole 0.2% IV belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. Fluconazole 0.2% IV is an injectable drug and given as a drip by a healthcare professional. Do not self administered the injection. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, headache and feeling sick (nausea). You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects. You should stop taking it straight away if you have any signs of an allergic reaction or of congestive heart failure. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint and nausea. Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood. The medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe. Fluconazole 0.2% IV is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Indications

• Fungal infections

Mechanism of action

Fluconazole decreases ergosterol synthesis by interfering w/ cytochrome P450 activity, thus inhibiting cell membrane formation of susceptible fungi including B. dermatitidis, Candida spp., C. immitis, C. neoformans, Epidermophyton spp., H. capsulatum, Micosporum spp., Trichophyton spp.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Intravenous The daily dose of Fluconazole Injection, for the treatment of infections should be based on the infecting organism and the patient’s response to therapy. Treatment should be continued until clinical parameters or laboratory tests indicate that active fungal infection has subsided. An inadequate period of treatment may lead to recurrence of active infection. Patients with AIDS and cryptococcal meningitis or recurrent oropharyngeal candidiasis usually require maintenance therapy to prevent relapse. Oropharyngeal candidiasis: The recommended dosage 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily. Treatment should be continued for at least 2 weeks to decrease the likelihood of relapse. Esophageal candidiasis: The recommended dosage is 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily. Doses up to 400 mg/day may be used, based on medical judgment of the patient’s response to therapy. Patients with esophageal candidiasis should be treated for a minimum of three weeks and for at least two weeks following resolution of symptoms. Systemic candidiasis; Cryptococcal infections The recommended dosage is 400 mg on the first day, followed by 200 mg once daily. A dosage of 400 mg once daily may be used, based on medical judgment of the patient’s response to therapy. The recommended duration of treatment for initial therapy of cryptococcal meningitis is 10-12 weeks after the cerebrospinal fluid becomes culture negative. The recommended dosage of Fluconazole Injection, USP for suppression of relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS is 200 mg once daily. Prophylaxis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation: The recommended daily dosage is 400 mg, once daily. Patients who are anticipated to have severe granulocytopenia (less than 500 neutrophils per cu mm) should start Fluconazole Injection, USP prophylaxis several days before the anticipated onset of neutropenia, and continue for 7 days after the neutrophil count rises above 1000 cells per cu mm. Child Dose: Intravenous Oropharyngeal candidiasis: The recommended dosage of Fluconazole Injection, in children is 6 mg/kg on the first day, followed by 3 mg/kg once daily. Treatment should be administered for at least 2 weeks to decrease the likelihood of relapse. Esophageal candidiasis: The recommended dosage is 6 mg/kg on the first day, followed by 3 mg/kg once daily. Doses up to 12 mg/kg/day may be used based on medical judgment of the patient’s response to therapy. Patients with esophageal candidiasis should be treated for a minimum of 3 weeks and for at least 2 weeks following the resolution of symptoms. Systemic Candida infections: The daily doses of 6-12 mg/kg/day have been used in children. Cryptococcal meningitis: The recommended dosage is 12 mg/kg on the first day, followed by 6 mg/kg once daily. A dosage of 12 mg/kg once daily may be used, based on medical judgment of the patient’s response to therapy. The recommended duration of treatment for initial therapy of cryptococcal meningitis is 10-12 weeks after the cerebrospinal fluid becomes culture negative. For suppression of relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in children with AIDS, the recommended dose of Fluconazole Injection, USP is 6 mg/kg once daily. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Haemodialysis patients: Usual dose given after each session. CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 50 Usual dose.

Administration

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Fluconazole 0.2% IV, 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.

Side effects

Common: • Headache • Nausea • Rash • Vomiting

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Fluconazole 0.2% IV may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Fluconazole 0.2% IV may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive. Your doctor has prescribed Fluconazole 0.2% IV to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is given as a drip under the supervision of a medical professional. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Inform your doctor if you notice shortness of breath, swelling in face and throat, and drop-in blood pressure. Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.

Contraindications

- Known hypersensitivity - Advanced liver disease

Drug interactions

May increase plasma concentrations of oral hypoglycaemics (e.g. tolbutamide, glyburide, glipizide), phenytoin, theophylline, tofacitinib, rifabutin. May increase prothrombin time w/ anticoagulants. May cause significant increase in ciclosporin levels in renal transplant patients w/ or w/o renal impairment. Rifampicin reduces fluconazole levels. May increase risk of nephrotoxicity w/ tacrolimus. May increase the effect of short-acting benzodiazepines (e.g. midazolam). Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias or QT prolongation w/ terfenadine, cisapride, astemizole, pimozide, quinidine, halofantrine and erythromycin.

Food interactions

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fluconazole 0.2% IV. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Fluconazole 0.2% IV is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Fluconazole 0.2% IV is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[UNSAFE] Fluconazole 0.2% IV is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function. [CAUTION] Fluconazole 0.2% IV should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluconazole 0.2% IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

In my penish front part there have some fungal infection and little bit boil show there Take tab nuforce 150mg I od for five days Medicine for fungal infections. There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination Fungal infections on body & face Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks.Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Send pictures for better diagnosis and treatment I have a fungal infection. It deposits on glass of penis for last few years frequently Please take tab nuforce 150mg I od for five days How to treat fungal infections Stop all other applications. Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks. Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Tab. Fexova 180 mg (if required in case of itching) Test ? Blood sugar ( Fasting & PP) The treatment has to be complete otherwise it will be recur. Fungal infections on thigh ittching Onabet cream twice a day meanwhile visit skin specialist for proper examination and treatment What ointment or tablet should be taken for fungal infections . Earlier i have taken fusys 150mg .kindly suggest there is a lot of itching i have also used flucart H ointment. Plz visit for proper examination and treatment meanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day for few daysOral medicine can be advised under supervision of doctor I am regularly using the cream cosmelite But now due to a fungal infection i have to use a antifungal cream fungicros So So i want to know whether i can apply the cream cosmelite after fungicros Pls tell me which part of body have fungal infections

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