Uses / Indications:
Flutas 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Flutas 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Your doctor has prescribed Flutas to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.
How to use:
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. Flutas 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Flutas 400mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human.
Faq for medicine:
What is Flutas used for? : Flutas is an antifungal drug, used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain), Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs), infections caused by Candida, found in the blood stream, body organs (e.g. heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat and denture sore mouth), genital thrush – infection of the vagina or penis, skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.Flutas capsules can also be used to stop cryptococcal meningitis, mucosal thrush, vaginal thrush from coming back and to stop you from getting an infection caused by Candida (if your immune system is weak and not working properly).|Can Flutas be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills? : Flutas has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of OCPs), it can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Talk to your doctor if you are taking birth control pills and you have been asked to take Flutas also.|Can Flutas be taken with azithromycin? : Yes, Flutas can be safely taken with azithromycin. A combination kit with agents of the similar class is available for vaginal infections. Talk to your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your conditions.|Can Flutas cause hair loss? : Hair loss is a rare side effect seen with the use of Flutas. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair fall while taking Flutas.|Is Flutas a steroid? : Flutas is not a steroid. Flutas belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.|Is Flutas an antibiotic? : Flutas is an antibiotic. It is an antifungal and is used to treat infections caused by fungi.|Is Flutas safe? : Flutas is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Is Flutas fungistatic or fungicidal? : Flutas is primarily fungistatic (inhibits the growth of fungus), however it may be fungicidal (kills fungus) against certain organisms in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus.|Is Flutas over the counter (OTC)? : Flutas is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.|Can I take Flutas with ciprofloxacin? : Flutas can be taken with ciprofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Flutas with metronidazole? : Flutas can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Flutas with probiotics? : Flutas can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Flutas with clarithromycin? : Clarithromycin and Flutas both increase QT interval (abnormal heart rate). It can increase the level of clarithromycin by decreasing its breakdown, further increasing the chances of an abnormal heart rhythm. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Flutas with omeprazole? : Flutas can increase the level or effect of omeprazole by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Flutas with citalopram? : Flutas can increase the level or effect of citalopram by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Flutas with cetirizine? : Flutas can be taken with cetirizine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Flutas with erythromycin? : Use of Flutas and erythromycin at the same time has the potential to increase the risk of cardiotoxicity (harmful to heart) and consequently sudden heart death. Co-administration of Flutas and erythromycin is not recommended at all.|Can I take Flutas with nitrofurantoin? : Flutas can be taken with nitrofurantoin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Flutas work? : Flutas works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Does Flutas treat bacterial vaginosis? : Flutas does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Flutas is used to treat infection of the vagina caused by Candida (a fungal infection). If you think you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, please consult your doctor as treatment should be started after the diagnosis of your infection (whether it is fungal or bacterial).|Does Flutas treat urinary tract infection (UTI)? : Flutas is used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Candida. UTI can be caused by bacteria also. If you are suffering from UTI, please consult your doctor as the cause of infection (fungal or bacterial or other) needs to be identified before the start of any treatment.|Does Flutas make you tired? : Flutas can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Flutas as it could be a sign of underlying liver problem. Flutas can affect your liver.|Does Flutas contain penicillin? : Flutas does not contain penicillin. Flutas belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.|Does Flutas have sulfa in it? : Flutas does not contain sulfur. Flutas belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.|Does Flutas treat chlamydia? : Flutas does not treat Chlamydia. Flutas is used for the treatment of fungal infections.|Can I take Flutas for yeast infection? : Flutas is used to treat infections caused by fungi and can be used to help you from getting a candidal (yeast) infection. If you think you are suffering from a yeast infection, please consult your doctor as it requires a proper diagnosis before the start of any therapy.
Medicine interaction:
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