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Flucytosine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Flucytosine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Flucytosine 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 |
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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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flucytosine is used -
Moderate
Common
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.
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.
What is the effect of Flucytosine on the Kidneys?
Flucytosine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flucytosine on the Liver?
Flucytosine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flucytosine on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Flucytosine for the heart.
Flucytosine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flucytosine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucytosine habit forming or addictive?
Flucytosine does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flucytosine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flucytosine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucytosine
Taking Flucytosine with food is 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.
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; Ancobon (flucytosine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 791