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Cytoflu 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine used to treat severe infections caused by fungus. It is combined with other medicines, to relieve yeast and fungal infections affecting the entire body. It slows the growth of fungus and kills it, thus treating the infection.
It is an anti-fungal medicine.
It is an anti-fungal medicine.
Uses of Cytoflu Tablet
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Cytoflu Tablet
In Severe fungal infections
Cytoflu 500mg Tablet works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.
How to use Cytoflu Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cytoflu 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytoflu 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cytoflu 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Cytoflu 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cytoflu 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cytoflu 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It should not be used in kidney disease patients if there are no facilities available for measuring the blood levels of this medicine.
It should not be used in kidney disease patients if there are no facilities available for measuring the blood levels of this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cytoflu 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Cytoflu Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cytoflu 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is used to treat serious fungal infections in the body.
- Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney problems, anemia, and bone marrow disorders.
- Your doctor will get your blood test done in order to measure the level of potassium in the blood.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nucleoside analog {Antimetabolite}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fluorinated pyrimidine-antifungal
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1575-576.
- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 838-39.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 554-55.
- Medscape. Flucytosine. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: D-50, Basement, Shanti Path, Jawahar Nagar,Jaipur, Rajasthan, India(302004)
Country of origin: India
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