Fluneon 200 MG Injection
About Fluneon 200 MG Injection
Fluneon 200 MG Injection is a triazole antifungal that treats fungal infections like yeast infections in the mouth, throat, food pipe, lungs, vagina etc. It is effectively used in the treatment of meningitis which affects the membranes in the brain and spinal cord. Fluneon 200 MG Injection is also preferred as a preventive medication in patients susceptible to fungal infections while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy before bone marrow transplantation. Fluneon 200 MG Injection works by decreasing the production of ergosterol, which inhibits cell membrane formation in fungi.
Fluneon 200 MG Injection is usually prescribed for use once a day, taken with or without food. The duration and dosage of use varies with the health condition of the patient and the response to the drug.
Use of Fluneon 200 MG Injection must be done with caution in patients suffering from cancer, AIDS, Torsades de Pointes or liver damage. You should not take the medicine if you are allergic to the ingredients in the medicine.
Fluneon 200 MG Injection use may lead to side effects such as headache, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, vomiting, rashes etc. The side effects are usually mild generally and subside within a week or two. However, get medical attention if the side effects are serious like dark urine, light-coloured stool, itching, palpitations, seizures, fainting, etc.
What are the uses of Fluneon 200 MG Injection
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Esophageal Candidiasis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Vaginal Candidiasis
Candidemia
What are the contraindications of Fluneon 200 MG Injection ?
Fluneon 200 MG Injection must not be prescribed to patients with allergies to the components of the drug.
Key highlights of Fluneon 200 MG Injection
How long is the duration of effect?
The action of medication in the body lasts for up to 30 hours after administration.
What is the onset of action?
The medication starts is action within a couple of hours after administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is not prescribed during pregnancy unless the use is undeniably necessary.
Is it habit forming?
The medicine does not have addictive tendencies.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Use of this injection during lactation is avoided unless the benefits are vast in comparison to risks.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose of the medication may be taken later unless it is already time for the next dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Overdose of the medication can worsen the side effects of using the medicine. You may need to seek medical help.
How does this medication work?
Fluneon 200 MG Injection decreases ergosterol production by disrupting the activity of cytochrome P450, inhibiting the formation of the cell membrane of susceptible fungi like Candida and Micosporum.
What are the interactions of Fluneon 200 MG Injection ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Lab Test
Lab
Information not available.Interaction with Food
Food
Information not available.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Fluneon 200 MG Injection is unsuitable for patients with QT prolongation and liver and kidney disorders.
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