Antif is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult(Female) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Antif is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Antif safe for pregnant women?
Antif has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Antif without medical advice.
Is the use of Antif safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Antif.
What is the effect of Antif on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Antif. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Antif on the Liver?
Antif may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Antif on the Heart?
Antif is rarely harmful for the heart.
Antif should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Antif unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Antif habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Antif is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Antif you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Antif should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Antif is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Antif
Taking Antif with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Antif
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Antif.
Yes, Antif can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
Antif inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.
No, ideally Antif should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Antif is a brand name of fluconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of antifungal medications. It is used to treat fungal infections such as vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection of the vagina), oral thrush etc.
Antif is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diflucan® (fluconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 793-794
