FLUCONIL 150

Description

FLUCONIL 150 is a powerful antifungal medication containing Fluconazole 150 mg, used to treat a wide range of fungal infections effectively and reliably.

Composition:

• Fluconazole (150 mg) – A triazole antifungal that works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes.

Uses:

• First-line treatment for Candidiasis infections

• Highly effective in treating:

  • Oral candidiasis

  • Vaginal candidiasis

  • Oesophageal candidiasis

• Active against organisms including:

  • Blastomyces

  • Dermitidia candidiasis

  • Histoplasma capsulatum

Mechanism of Action:

• Penetrates well into cerebrospinal fluid – effective in treating cryptococcal meningitis

• Inhibits fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme, blocking ergosterol synthesis

Indications:

• Vaginal Candidiasis

• Candidal Balanitis

• Cryptococcal Meningitis

• Invasive Candidiasis

• Mucosal Candidiasis

• Dermatophytosis (Dermato Mycosis)

• Coccidioidomycosis

Dosage & Administration:

• Usually taken as a single 150 mg oral dose for uncomplicated vaginal infections

• Other infections may require different dosing schedules – follow physician guidance

Side Effects:

• Nausea, headache, abdominal discomfort

• Liver enzyme elevation (rare, monitor with prolonged use)

• Skin rash or allergic reactions (rare)

Precautions:

• Use with caution in patients with liver disease

• Not recommended in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary

• Drug interactions possible with anticoagulants, antidiabetics, and some antihypertensives