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Flucobig is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Flucobig have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flucobig. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Flucobig side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Flucobig are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Flucobig's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flucobig's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Flucobig since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flucobig are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Flucobig have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Flucobig is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Flucobig 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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Is the use of Flucobig safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flucobig. If you are pregnant, do not take Flucobig without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flucobig safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Flucobig.
What is the effect of Flucobig on the Kidneys?
Flucobig 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 Flucobig on the Liver?
Flucobig has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Flucobig on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flucobig on the heart have been reported.
Flucobig 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 Flucobig unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucobig habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flucobig is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flucobig, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Flucobig can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flucobig only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Flucobig in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Flucobig
Taking Flucobig with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucobig
Information about the interaction of Flucobig and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Flucobig 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.
Flucobig 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.
Flucobig can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.
No, Flucobig is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
Flucobig is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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