Description

🧾 What is it used for?

FCZOLE 200 Tablet from Austro Lab contains Fluconazole 200 mg, a broad-spectrum antifungal medicine. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi by disrupting their cell membrane formation.

It is used to treat fungal infections such as:

• Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

• Oral thrush (mouth fungal infection)

• Esophageal candidiasis

• Cryptococcal meningitis

• Skin infections (e.g., ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch)

• Urinary tract fungal infections

• Fungal infections in immunocompromised patients (like HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy patients)

⚠️ Common Side Effects

Most patients tolerate Fluconazole well, but some may experience:

• Headache

• Nausea, vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Diarrhea

• Dizziness

• Skin rash

• Increased liver enzymes (in long-term use)

🚨 Serious Warnings & Precautions

• Liver toxicity: Can cause liver damage—regular monitoring advised for long-term users

• Heart rhythm issues: May cause QT prolongation—risk increases with other QT-prolonging drugs

• Severe skin reactions: Though rare, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis may occur

• Drug interactions: Fluconazole interacts with many medications (antidiabetics, anticoagulants, anti-epileptics, etc.)

• Kidney issues: Dose adjustment may be needed in renal impairment

🔄 Drug & Food Interactions

• Warfarin: Increased risk of bleeding—monitor INR

• Phenytoin, Carbamazepine: May increase their levels—risk of toxicity

• Oral hypoglycemics (e.g., glipizide): Risk of low blood sugar

• Rifampin: May reduce effectiveness of fluconazole

• Alcohol: Increases risk of liver side effects—avoid during treatment

• No major food interaction – can be taken with or without food

👥 Cautionary Groups

• Pregnancy: Avoid unless necessary; especially not recommended in first trimester

• Breastfeeding: May pass into breast milk; consult doctor

• Children: Use under medical supervision only

• Elderly: Use with caution—monitor liver and kidney function

• Patients with liver, kidney, or cardiac conditions: Require careful dosage adjustment and monitoring

✅ Tips for Safe Use

1. Take the full course even if symptoms improve early

2. Take at the same time each day for best results

3. Avoid alcohol during treatment

4. Report signs of liver issues like yellowing of skin or eyes

5. Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking

6. Do not self-medicate or share the medicine with others

📌 When to Consult a Doctor Immediately

• Skin rashes with peeling or blistering

• Persistent nausea, dark urine, yellow eyes or skin (liver dysfunction)

• Seizures or extreme fatigue

• Irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or fainting

• Unusual bleeding or bruising

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