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?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Flucytosine. It is best to stop taking Flucytosine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Flucytosine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Flucytosine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Flucytosine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

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?

There are no any side effects of Flucytosine for 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?

Flucytosine does not cause addiction.

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

Flucytosine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Flucytosine only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Flucytosine for mental disorders.

No

Flucytosine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flucytosine

Taking Flucytosine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucytosine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flucytosine with alcohol will be.

Unknown