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Funaz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Funaz 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 Funaz. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Funaz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Funaz go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Funaz's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Funaz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Funaz related warnings section.
Funaz is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Funaz contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Funaz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Funaz is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Funaz 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 Funaz safe for pregnant women?
Funaz has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Funaz without medical advice.
Is the use of Funaz safe during breastfeeding?
Funaz does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Funaz on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Funaz. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Funaz on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Funaz on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Funaz on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Funaz on the heart have been reported.
Funaz 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 Funaz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Funaz habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Funaz.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Funaz, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Funaz can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Funaz only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Funaz in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Funaz
It is safe to take Funaz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Funaz
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Funaz.
Funaz 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.
Yes, Funaz 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.
Funaz 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.
Take Funaz as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
Funaz 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.
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