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Flusyst is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Flusyst also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flusyst. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Flusyst side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Flusyst normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Flusyst has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Flusyst has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flusyst related warnings section.
Flusyst can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Flusyst in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Flusyst have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Flusyst may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flusyst is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flusyst 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 Flusyst safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flusyst. If you are pregnant, do not take Flusyst without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flusyst safe during breastfeeding?
Flusyst does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Flusyst on the Kidneys?
Flusyst may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Flusyst on the Liver?
Flusyst is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flusyst on the Heart?
Side effects of Flusyst rarely affect the heart.
Flusyst 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 Flusyst unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flusyst habit forming or addictive?
Flusyst is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flusyst as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Flusyst only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flusyst for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flusyst
Taking Flusyst with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flusyst
Information about the interaction of Flusyst and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Flusyst 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.
Yes, Flusyst 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.
Flusyst is a brand name of fluconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of antifungal medications. It is used to treat fungal infections such as vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection of the vagina), oral thrush etc.
Rarely, Flusyst can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Flusyst has been reported to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Keep your doctor informed in case you are experiencing stomach disturbances while taking this drug.
No, Usually Flusyst does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Flusyst only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
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