Flucytosine

Flucytosine is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat infections caused by some specific fungi. It's exact working procedure is unknown but it is a good antifungal agent and is one of the safest and most effective medicines in the world.

You should consult your doctor before taking Flucytosine if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, breastfeeding, if you are taking any supplements, medicines or herbal supplements, have bone marrow problems, kidney problems or blood problems, or if you are allergic to any medicine or any such substances.

The common side effects of Flucytosine include dry mouth, nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, drowsiness, vomiting. You should see a doctor if any of these persist for prolonged periods.

Flucytosine is available as tablets in 250mg and 500mg packets that is to be taken orally. For Candidiasis the dosage is 50mg/kg/d div q6hr PO. For renal dysfunction, take the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Skin Rash

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Flucytosine as ingredient

• Cytoflu 500Mg Tablet

  Jolly Healthcare

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of fluorinated pyrimidine analogue that gets converted into fluorouracil binds to the fungus thereby blocking the DNA and RNA synthesis of the fungus.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.