Duracan 150 mg Capsule

Duracan 150 mg Capsule:

Fluconazole 150 mg capsule.

Why is fluconazole used:

• Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections of the genitals, mouth and throat, urinary tract, skin and nails, and internal infections.

Do not take fluconazole:

•  If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are taking any of the following drugs: astemizole, cisapride, erythromycin, olaparib, pimozide, quinidine, or terrefenadine.

How to take fluconazole:

• This medicine is intended for adults. Your doctor may prescribe it for a child if necessary.
• Take this drug as ordered by your doctor.
• For genital infections, the recommended dose is 150 mg as a single dose.
• For mouth and throat infections, the recommended dose is 200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg once daily.
• For meningeal infection (swelling of the brain due to infection), the recommended dose is 400 mg on the first day and then 200 mg to 400 mg once daily.
• For internal fungal infections, the recommended dose is 800 mg on the first day and then 400 mg once daily.
•  For skin and nail infections, the recommended dose is 50 mg once daily, 150 mg once weekly, or 300 to 400 mg once weekly depending on the site of the infection.

Warnings and precautions:

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including, if you have:

• If you suffer from liver or kidney problems.
•  If you have heart disease, including heart rhythm problems.
•  If you have abnormal levels of potassium, calcium or magnesium in your blood.
• In rare cases, this drug may lead to serious liver problems.

Possible side effects:

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention:

•  If you get a rash; itch; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.

Serious side effects:

• Liver damage.
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Seizures.

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

• Headache.

Other medicines and fluconazole:

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.
• It is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs: astemizole, cisapride, erythromycin, olaparib, pimozide, quinidine, or terrefenadine.
• Fluconazole interacts with many drugs including: other antifungals, some antibiotics, medications to reduce immunity, HIV medications, statins, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, some antidepressants, anticoagulants such as warfarin, oral contraceptives and others.