Flucyto 500mg Tablet

Flucyto 500mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-fungal agents used to treat yeast and fungal infections caused by Candida and/or Cryptococcus. Fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungus.

Flucyto 500mg Tablet contains Flucytosine, which works by interfering with the synthesis of fungal protein and DNA. Thereby, it helps treat fungal infections.

In some cases, Flucyto 500mg Tablet may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Flucyto 500mg Tablet. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Flucyto 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Fungal infections. The detailed uses of Flucyto 500mg Tablet are as follows:

• Treatment of Serious Fungal Infections: Flucyto 500mg Tablet is used to treat systemic fungal infections such as cryptococcal meningitis and severe candidiasis, often in combination with other antifungal agents like amphotericin B.
• Antifungal Action Against Yeast and Molds: Flucyto 500mg Tablet interferes with fungal DNA and protein synthesis, helping eliminate pathogens like Candida and Cryptococcus from the bloodstream, lungs, and central nervous system.
• Adjunct Therapy in Immunocompromised Patients: Flucyto 500mg Tablet is used to support antifungal treatment in individuals with weakened immune systems, including those undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplantation.

• Take Flucyto 500mg Tablet with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Flucyto 500mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-fungal agents used to treat yeast and fungal infections caused by Candida and/or Cryptococcus. Flucyto 500mg Tablet contains Flucytosine, which works by interfering with the synthesis of fungal protein and DNA. Thereby, it helps treat fungal infections.

Do not take Flucyto 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have/had kidney or liver disease, bone marrow problems, blood cell disorder, weak immune system, electrolyte imbalance or if you are using any medicine which are irreversible inhibitors of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase enzyme (DPD) such as brivudine, sorivudine and their analogues or have used them in the last 4 weeks. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.