Flucytosine Benefits & Uses

Flucytosine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Other Benefits

Endocarditis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Candidal Infection
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcosis

Flucytosine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Flucytosine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flucytosine is used -

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Common

Headache
Fatigue
Vertigo
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Rash
Photosensitivity
Urticaria

Flucytosine Related Warnings

Is the use of Flucytosine safe for pregnant women?

Flucytosine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flucytosine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Flucytosine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Flucytosine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Flucytosine on the Kidneys?

Flucytosine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flucytosine on the Liver?

Flucytosine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flucytosine on the Heart?

You can take Flucytosine without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flucytosine with Other Drugs

Flucytosine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Flucytosine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flucytosine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Flucytosine

Is this Flucytosine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Flucytosine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Flucytosine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Flucytosine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Flucytosine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Flucytosine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flucytosine

It is safe to take Flucytosine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucytosine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flucytosine.

Unknown