Af is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Af also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Af is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Af side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Af normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Af's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Af's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Af is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Af are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Af may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Af, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Af 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 Af is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Af safe for pregnant women?
Af can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Af safe during breastfeeding?
Af is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Af on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Af. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Af on the Liver?
Side effects of Af rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Af on the Heart?
Af has very mild side effects on the heart.
Af 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 Af unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Af habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Af has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Af. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Af should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Af for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Af
You can take Af with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Af
Information about the interaction of Af and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Af is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Yes, Af is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
No, ideally Af should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Af 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.
Yes, Af is widely used in the treatment of jock itch (tinea cruris). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea cruris.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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