Cytorx 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Cytorx 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.
Cytorx 500mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you miss a dose, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Some people may experience some side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rash. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Cytorx 500mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you miss a dose, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Some people may experience some side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rash. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Cytorx Tablet
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Cytorx Tablet
In Severe fungal infections
Cytorx 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 Cytorx 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. Cytorx 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cytorx Tablet works
Cytorx 500mg Tablet kills and slows the growth of fungus by interfering with protein and DNA synthesis.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytorx 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cytorx 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
Cytorx 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
Cytorx 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cytorx 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cytorx 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 Cytorx 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 Cytorx Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cytorx 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
- Cytorx 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
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cytorx with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Flucytosine may raise blood levels of Ganciclovir.
Do not consume Ganciclovir with Flucytosine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust t
Concurrent use may lead to toxicity of Valganciclovir. Flucytosine may raise blood levels of Valganciclovir.
Do not consume Valganciclovir with Flucytosine. If concurrent use is es
Flucytosine may raise blood levels of Ganciclovir.
Do not consume Ganciclovir with Flucytosine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust t
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in bone marrow and blood cells, leading to infections, bleeding, or anemia.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may cause decreased blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
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Skin rash
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Disclaimer:
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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Country of origin: India
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Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cytorx 500mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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