Flucotage 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
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Is the use of Flucotage safe for pregnant women?
Flucotage shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Flucotage safe during breastfeeding?
Flucotage is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flucotage on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Flucotage. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Flucotage on the Liver?
Side effects of Flucotage rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Flucotage on the Heart?
Flucotage is rarely harmful for the heart.
Flucotage 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 Flucotage unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucotage habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flucotage is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Flucotage can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Flucotage is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flucotage for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucotage
You can take Flucotage with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucotage
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flucotage.
Flucotage can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.
No, Flucotage is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
No, ideally Flucotage is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
Flucotage 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.
Occasionally, Flucotage causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
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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
