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Flustate is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Flustate have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Flustate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Flustate side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flustate go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Flustate's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Flustate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Flustate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Flustate in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flustate are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Flustate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flustate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flustate 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 Flustate is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flustate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flustate. If you are pregnant, do not take Flustate without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flustate safe during breastfeeding?
Flustate does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flustate on the Kidneys?
Flustate can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Flustate on the Liver?
Flustate is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flustate on the Heart?
Flustate may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Flustate 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 Flustate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flustate habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Flustate.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flustate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Flustate should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flustate is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flustate
Taking Flustate with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flustate
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flustate.
No, ideally Flustate is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
Yes, Flustate safe for babies. It is used to treat several types of fungal diseases in infants. However, it is best to inform the doctor if your baby experiences any allergic symptoms after using this medication.
No, Usually Flustate does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Flustate only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
Occasionally, Flustate causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
Flustate 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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
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
