Cytoflu
Cytoflu Products are primarily used for
Severe fungal infections
About Cytoflu Products
Uses of Cytoflu Products
Flucytosine is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It is used with other antifungal medicines to treat systemic yeast and fungal infections (cryptococcal meningitis and severe systemic candidiasis).
Cytoflu Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Cytoflu are Gastrointestinal symptom, Allergic reaction, Azotemia (increased nitrogen containing compounds level in blood), Increased blood urea nitrogen, Increased creatinine level in blood, Crystals in urine, Renal failure, Cardiac arrest, Myocardial toxicity, Ventricular dysfunction, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Hearing loss, Parkinsonism, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Hallucination, Psychosis, Fatigue, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Decreased potassium level in blood, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Decreased appetite.
How Cytoflu Products work
Flucytosine kills and slows the growth of fungus by interfering with protein and DNA synthesis.
Patient Concerns about Cytoflu Products
Frequently asked questions about Cytoflu Products
Frequently asked questions about Flucytosine
Q. What is Cytoflu 500mg Tablet used for?
Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is used to treat serious fungal infections such as candidiasis (a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida that commonly affects the mouth, throat, vagina, skin), cryptococcosis (a fungal infection in your lungs, brain, other parts of your body), chromoblastomycosis (a chronic fungal infection of the skin subcutaneous tissue), some forms of aspergillosis. Doctors usually prescribe Cytoflu 500mg Tablet together with another antifungal, such as amphotericin B, to make treatment more effective, to lower the risk of resistance.
Q. Who should not take Cytoflu 500mg Tablet?
People should not take Cytoflu 500mg Tablet if they are allergic to it, are breastfeeding, have a known enzyme deficiency called dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency, are taking certain medicines that block this enzyme.
Q. Can Cytoflu 500mg Tablet affect my liver or kidneys?
Yes. Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is cleared by the kidneys, so people with kidney problems need dose adjustments close monitoring. It can also affect the liver, so your doctor will check your liver enzymes regularly during Cytoflu 500mg Tablet treatment.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Cytoflu 500mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Cytoflu 500mg Tablet include severe allergic reaction (swelling, rash, difficulty breathing), unusual bleeding infections (which may signal bone marrow suppression), severe abdominal pain, jaundice (yellow skin eyes), sudden chest pain, confusion hallucinations. If you develop any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
Q. Can Cytoflu 500mg Tablet affect my blood cells?
Yes. Cytoflu 500mg Tablet can reduce the number of white blood cells platelets, especially if your kidney function is poor or if your blood levels of the medicine get too high. This can make you more prone to infections bleeding, so your doctor will do regular blood tests.
Q. Can men and women take Cytoflu 500mg Tablet safely if planning a pregnancy?
No. Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is partly converted into a substance called 5-fluorouracil, which can damage DNA and cause birth defects. Both men and women must use effective contraception during Cytoflu 500mg Tablet treatment, for several months afterward to prevent harm to future pregnancies.
Products for Cytoflu
Cytoflu 500mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹1743
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bottle of 50 tablets
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₹6562.5
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Cytoflu 500mg Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP
₹12656.25
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