Auro Fluconazole 50/100/150/200 mg Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 19 March 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of fungal infections including cryptococcal meningitis and candidiasis.
Dosage (summary)
400 mg on day 1, then 200 mg daily for cryptococcal meningitis; 50-400 mg daily for candidiasis.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy may cause congenital abnormalities; present in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
- Benzodiazepines
- Cisapride
- Tacrolimus
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to fluconazole
- Renal impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
Common side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hepatotoxicity
- Abnormal vision
Counselling Points
- Monitor for liver function
- Avoid in pregnancy
- May cause dizziness
Serious warnings
- Serious hepatic toxicity
- Risk of severe cutaneous reactions in AIDS patients
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