Flutas 150 Tablet (Fluconazole 150mg)

Medical Description

Flutas 150mg Tab contains Fluconazole, which is an antifungal.

Uses of Flutas 150 MG

Fungal infections

Contraindications of Flutas 150 MG

You are allergic to Fluconazole or any other ingredient of this medicine
You are taking medicines like Astemizole, Terfenadine, Cisapride, Pimozide, Quinidine, Erythromycin

Side effects of Flutas 150 MG

Headache
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Increased liver enzymes
Skin rash
Liver damage (loss of appetite, vomiting, yellowing of your skin)

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have liver disease or kidney disease
You have heart diseases and irregular heart rhythm
You have abnormal electrolyte levels (potassium, calcium or magnesium) in your blood
You have severe skin reactions
You have adrenal insufficiency (condition where the adrenal gland does not produce sufficient steroid hormone)

Mode of Action of Flutas 150 MG

How Does It Work?
It blocks the formation of the cell membrane of the fungus by inhibiting an enzyme
Thus the fungi stop multiplying or die because of non-formation of complete cell membrane
It is not effective against virus or bacteria

Interactions of Flutas 150 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Serious interaction – Terfenadine, Voriconazole, Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, Ranolazine, Lomitapide, Donepezil, Pimozide and Quinidine. Never take Fluconazole with these medicines. When used with Fluconazole, these medicines can cause a life-threatening heart rhythm condition (torsades de pointes)
Medicines used as anaesthetic like Alfentanil, Fentanyl
Medicines used to treat depression like Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline
Blood thinners like Warfarin
Medicines for anxiety, like Benzodiazepines (Midazolam, Triazolam)
Medicines to treat fits like Phenytoin, Carbamazepine
Medicines for high blood pressure like Nifedipine, Isradipine, Amlodipine, Felodipine and Losartan
Medicines used for treating ovarian cancer (Olaparib)
Medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection like Ciclosporin, Everolimus, Sirolimus or Tacrolimus
Medicines used for treating cancer (Vincristine, Vinblastine)
Medicines used for reducing high cholesterol level (Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, and Fluvastatin)
Medicines for treating pain and inflammation like Celecoxib, Flurbiprofen, Naproxen, Ibuprofen
Effect of contraceptive pills might be reduced. Addition of barrier form of contraception is needed
Medicines for HIV (Saquinavir)
Medicines to control diabetes like Chlorpropamide, Glibenclamide, Glipizide or Tolbutamide
Medicines to control asthma (Theophylline)
Medicines for treating rheumatoid arthritis (Tofacitinib)
Medicines to treat cystic fibrosis (Ivacaftor)
Diuretics like Hydrochlorothiazide
Medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats (Amiodarone)
Interactions with food items
This medicine can be taken with or without food.

Storage and disposal of Flutas 150 MG

Do not store above 25°C
Keep out of the reach of children

Dosage of Flutas 150 MG

Overdose
Symptoms of overdose may include feeling or seeing things that are not real (hallucination and paranoid behaviour)
Contact your doctor immediately in case of overdose, or rush to the nearest hospital
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.