Flucozole Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fluconazole

Indications/Uses

Cryptococcal meningitis, systemic candidiasis. Prevention of relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients w/ AIDS. Oropharyngeal, oesophageal, vag candidiasis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cryptococcal meningitis, systemic candidiasis Adult Initially 400 mg, then 200-400 mg once daily. Childn 3-12 mg/kg/day. Prevention of relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients w/ AIDS 200 mg daily. Oropharyngeal candidiasis Initially 200 mg, then 100 mg daily for 14 days. Oesophageal candidiasis Initially 200 mg, then 100-200 mg once daily for 21 days. Vag candidiasis 150 mg as a single dose.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy, lactation. Patients w/ liver impairment, proarrhythmic conditions.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, headache, skin rash, abdominal pain, diarrhoea.

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Drug Interactions

Cimetidine, hydrochlorothiazide, rifampicin, cisapride, terfenadine, warfarin.

MIMS Class

Antifungals

ATC Classification

J02AC01 - fluconazole ; Belongs to the class of triazole and tetrazole derivatives. Used in the systemic treatment of mycotic infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Flucozole cap 100 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Form

Flucozole cap 150 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Flucozole cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Form

Flucozole cap 50 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Flucozole IV infusion 2 mg/mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's;50 mL x 1's

Flucozole

fluconazole

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical