Introduction About FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION contains Fluconazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Antifungal agents. It is used in adults and children for the management fungal infections including candidiasis, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of mouth, throat, esophagus, bronchuses and lungs) when oral management is not possible and cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain).

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is also used to manage candida fungal infections in patients having reduced amounts of white blood cells (neutropenia) following bone marrow transplants.

Before receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart problems, AIDS or yeast infection. FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is not recommended to use among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION can be used in children and adolescents. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child, so consult with your child’s doctor. FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients.

The most common side effects of receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION are headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea. Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen or persists.

Uses Of FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION

Manages fungal infections such as:

• candidiasis
• mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of mouth, throat, esophagus, bronchuses and lungs)
• cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord)

Prevents,

• candida fungal infections in patients having reduced amounts of white blood cells (neutropenia) following bone marrow transplants

How FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION Works

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION helps in manage fungal infection where Fluconazole inhibits the synthesis of certain compounds (ergosterol) that are essential components of the fungal cell membrane, resulting into increased cellular permeability that causes leaking of cellular contents. Moreover, it also impairs various important biological processes inside the fungal cell body required for its survival, thereby killing the fungal cell bodies.

How to use FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion or a slow injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor. Ask for your doctor’s advice if diarrhea doesn’t improve.

Nausea:

Stick to simple meals while receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Do not take any medication on your own. Ask for your doctor’s advice if nausea doesn’t improve.

Headache:

Try to take rest and don’t involve yourself in exertive activities. Rest in a quiet and dark room. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. Ask for your doctor’s advice if headache doesn’t improve

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, oily or sweet foods. Avoid carbonated drinks. Ask for your doctor’s advice if vomiting doesn’t improve.

Dizziness:

Lie or sit down immediately when you feel dizzy. If you're feeling severe episode of spinning(vertigo), lie in a dark and quite place with eyes closed. Try to avoid vehicle driving. Discuss with your doctor if the symptom worsens.

Flatulence:

Eat smaller and frequent meals. Eat and drink slow and exercise regularly. If it does not improve, contact your doctor.

Constipation:

Eat plenty of fiber rich foods such as vegetables, fresh fruits and cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Ask for your doctor’s advice if constipation doesn’t improve

Dry mouth:

Dry mouth can be managed by chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on sugar-free hard candies to stimulate the flow of saliva. Sip water at regular intervals of time. Do not use mouthwashes that contain alcohol because they can be drying. Consult your physician for advice.

Drowsiness:

Take adequate sleep. Do not involve in rigorous activities. Do not interfere with your sleep cycle. Talk to your doctor if the drowsiness doesn’t improve.

Muscle pain:

Give your body a rest. Do not overexert or over stretch yourself. Do stress relieving activities such as yoga or meditation. If the symptom doesn’t improve, ask for your doctor’s advice.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. If FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is received during first trimester, it may increase the risk of miscarriage or baby being born with birth defects affecting the bones and/or muscles Consult your doctor before receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION.

Breastfeeding

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it passes through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or experience fits after receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION.

Kidney

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Your doctor may consider adjusting your dose depending on your kidney function. Consult your doctor before receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION.

Liver

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Allergy

Do not receive FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Fluconazole, other similar medicines such as ketoconazole and itraconazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION, inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• medicines used to manage pain (Ex. alfentanil, ibuprofen, fentanyl, methadone)
• medicines used for depression (Ex. amitriptyline)
• medicines used for other fungal infections (Ex. amphotericin B, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
• medicines used for allergy (Ex. astemizole)
• medicines used for bacterial infections (Ex. azithromycin, erythromycin)
• medicines used as sleeping pills (Ex. midazolam, triazolam)
• medicines used for heart problems (Ex. nifedipine, losartan, isradipine, nicardipine, amlodipine, felodipine, quinidine, amiodarone)
• medicines used for epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin, isoniazid)
• medicines used for inflammation (Ex. celecoxib, prednisone)
• medicines used in organ transplantation (Ex. ciclosporin, everolimus, tacrolimus, sirolimus)
• medicines used for heartburn (Ex. cisapride)
• medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. cyclophosphamide, vinca alkaloids)
• medicines used to manage AIDS (Ex. didanosine, saquinavir, zidovudine)
• medicines used for the management of malaria (Ex. halofantrine)
• medicines used to reduce cholesterol (Ex. atorvastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin)
• medicines used as diuretic (Ex. hydrochlorothiazide)
• medicines used to manage pregnancy such as oral contraceptives (Ex. estradiol, levonorgestrel)
• medicines used for mental disorders (Ex. pimozide)
• medicines used to manage for tuberculosis and other infections (Ex. rifabutin and rifampicin)
• medicines used for diabetes (Ex. chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, glipizide, tolbutamide)
• medicines used for the management of hay fever and allergies (Ex. terfenadine)
• medicines used to manage respiratory problems (Ex. theophylline)
• medicines used to manage pneumonia (Ex. trimetrexate)
• medicines used to manage blood clots (Ex. warfarin and other coumarin-type medicines)

Overdosage

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your physician or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms while receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION, such as gastrointestinal complications and skin reactions like itching and rash.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION out of reach in children
• Store FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION at a temperature below 30°C

FAQs About FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION

What other precaution should be taken while receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION?

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION may cause a reduction in the number of white blood cells and your resistance to infection may be decreased. If you experience an infection having symptoms such as fever and serious deterioration of your general condition or fever with local infection symptoms such as sore throat, pharynx, mouth or urinary problems while getting managed with FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION, you should contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor might ask you to take a blood test.

Can I receive FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION along with antidiabetic drugs?

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION may interact with antidiabetic drugs, so caution is to be exercised while using [GBNEKYWORD] in diabetes patients. The dose and duration of the management will be decided by your doctor depending on your age, disease condition and body weight. Consult your doctor before receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION.

Is it safe to use FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. If FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is received during first trimester, it may increase the risk of miscarriage or baby being born with birth defects affecting the bones and/or muscles. FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it passes through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION.

Does FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION causes diarrhea?

The most common side effect of receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION is diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs drink plenty of fluids like water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine without advice from your doctor for managing diarrhea.  If the symptom does not improve or persist, contact your doctor.

Can I drive after receiving FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION?

Occasionally dizziness or fits can occur in people using FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery if dizziness occurs. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

What are the symptoms of overdosage of FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION?

FRESOCAN 200MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your physician or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms or side effects. Overdosing may result in gastrointestinal complications and skin reactions like itching and rash.

References

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Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Blood tests
• Kidney function tests
• Fungus culture