Description
Fluza 150 MG Tablet is an anti-fungal drug. It is used to prevent and treat infections caused by fungi and yeasts. It acts by stopping the growth and multiplication of these organisms.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Fluza 150 MG Tablet
Fcn 150 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Flucess 150 MG Tablet
Novartis India Ltd.
Flugee 150 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Funaz 150 MG Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd.
Vinfem 150 MG Tablet
Dabur India Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Fluza 150 MG Tablet
- Headache
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- QT Prolongation
- Alopecia
- Seizures
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Uses of Fluza 150 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
- Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
- Esophageal Candidiasis
- Cryptococcal Meningitis
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Peritonitis
- Candidemia
- Prophylaxis of Infections in Special Population
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of oral administration.
- How long do the effects of this medicine last?The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 30 hours. It may increase to 45 hours in elderly people.
- Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is this a habit forming medicine?No habit forming tendencies were reported.
- Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
- Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If you use the medicine, you are advised to monitor the baby closely for any adverse effects.
Allergy
Fluza 150 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to this medicine.
QT Interval prolonging drugs
Fluza 150 MG Tablet is not recommended for co-administration with drugs that are known to cause specific changes in heart rhythm.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If you use the medicine, you are advised to monitor the baby closely for any adverse effects.
General warnings
Liver Injury
Fluza 150 MG Tablet can cause moderate to severe side effects on liver and may result in liver failure in rare cases. Any known incidence of liver disease should be reported to the doctor. Dosage adjustments and safety monitoring might be required in such cases.
Allergy
Fluza 150 MG Tablet and other medicines of the same group i.e Azoles could cause allergy in some patients. Any such known instance of allergy should be reported to the doctor.
Skin disorders
Fluza 150 MG Tablet may cause a condition where the skin starts to peel off in some patients. If you have had fungal infections in the past, then symptoms of infections should be monitored closely.
Heart condition
Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with a history of cardiovascular disorder. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring might be required in such cases.
Kidney disease
It is recommended to report any history of or active renal disorders to the doctor prior to the start of therapy with this medicine as necessary dosage adjustments may be made by the doctor for the safe use of this medicine.
Dizziness and seizures
This medicine may cause dizziness or even seizures in few patients. Hence caution is adviced while driving and operating heavy machinery after taking this medicine.
Other drugs and supplements
Fluza 150 MG Tablet is known to interact with a large number of other medicines and hence it becomes mandatory for you to report the use of all of them to the doctor.
Birth control
Fluza 150 MG Tablet may interact with the birth control pill you might be consuming and hence contraception might be ineffective. Alternate means of birth control are to be adopted while you are taking this medicine.
Geriatric use
Fluza 150 MG Tablet must be used with caution in elderly since the effects are more severe, warranting an adjustment in dosage.
Missed Dose
Oral and topical forms: The missed dose of Fluza 150 MG Tablet should be taken/used as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Since Fluza 150 MG Tablet injection is mostly administered by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Oral and Topical forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Fluza 150 MG Tablet.
Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Alprazolam
Atorvastatin
Cisapride
Clopidogrel
Erythromycin
Warfarin
Tretinoin
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Fluza 150 MG Tablet should be carefully administered in patients with impaired hepatic function. Suitable dosage adjustments and safety monitoring are necessary in such cases.
QT Prolongation
Fluza 150 MG Tablet should be very carefully administered in patients with pre-existing heart conditions. Suitable dosage adjustments and safety monitoring are recommended in such cases.
Kidney disease
Fluza 150 MG Tablet should be carefully administered in patients with impaired kidney function. Suitable dosage adjustments and safety monitoring are necessary in such cases.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Fluza 150 MG Tablet should be taken following all the instructions that are given by your doctor. To ensure complete recovery and no relapse, the full course of treatment should be followed. It is more effective if taken at the same time on all days. Any instance of side effect should be reported to the doctor immediately.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Fluza 150 MG Tablet acts by stopping the production of a certain vital component for the fungi. This results in disruption of cell membrane formation process and growth of the organism are stunted.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Azole antifungals
Schedule
Schedule H
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