Fluconazole Tablets I.P. 200 mg
Fluconazole 200 is applied in the treatment of fungal infection of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other areas of the body including toenails and fingernails. It works by killing fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane thus inhibiting the growth of fungi.
Take Fluconazole 200 in the dose and for the duration advised by your healthcare expert. It can be swallowed with or without food. The dosage and duration of this medicine will be based on what condition you are being treated for. At times this will be alternating cycles of use and not use. To gain the most benefit, take this medication at regular evenly spaced intervals and keep taking it until your prescription is gone, even if your symptoms clear up after a few days. If you discontinue treatment too soon, the infection can come back and if you miss doses you can raise your risk of resistant infections. Let your doctor know if the infection does not improve or worsen. Do not take antacid medications within an hour before or two hours after you take this medicine.
Medical Benefits:-
Fluconazole 200 Tablet kills the fungus/yeast and stops it from growing by inhibiting fungal cell membrane development. It treats different fungal or yeast infections like vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, oesophagal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), candida infection (urinary tract infection, peritonitis), and cryptococcal meningitis. Apart from this, Fluconazole 200 Tablet is also prescribed to prevent coccidioidomycosis and candidiasis in individuals who are receiving cancer or radiation therapy during bone marrow transplantation. Fluconazole 200 Tablet can treat soft tissue and pulmonary infections more effectively compared to other azole antifungal medications.
How Does This Tablet Work?
Fluconazole 200 Tablet extracts Fluconazole which kills or inhibits fungi or yeast by stopping the action of an enzyme in fungi that is responsible for its regular fat metabolism, which disrupts the creation of the fungal cell membrane. This way, the fungal or yeast cells are killed, or their growth is reduced.
Side Effects of Fluconazole Medicine:-
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
Precautions:-
- Your physician has consulted Fluconazole 200 to heal your infection and relieve your symptoms.
- Do not omit any doses and complete the entire treatment course even if you are feeling better.
- Use an effective form of birth control to avoid pregnancy while on this drug.
- Your physician might test your liver function before treatment and every so often thereafter. Let your physician know if you develop yellowing of eyes or skin, dark-colored urine, or pain in the stomach.
- Inform your physician in case you have severe skin rash such as blistering of the skin and fever.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-
Q. Is Fluconazole 200 safe with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Fluconazole 200 is found to have a slight interaction when taken with estradiol (oral contraceptive component). It can increase the effect or level of estradiol when administered along with it. Inform your physician if you are on birth control pills before beginning the treatment with Fluconazole 200.
Q. Does Fluconazole 200 lead to hair loss?
Fluconazole 200 can lead to hair loss as a side effect in rare cases. If you notice hair loss during the treatment, report it to your doctor.
Q. Is Fluconazole 200 effective?
Yes, Fluconazole 200 works properly when taken with the dose and duration recommended by your physician. Do not discontinue taking it even if there is an improvement in your condition. If you suddenly discontinue taking Fluconazole 200, there are chances of recurrence or relapse of symptoms.
