INTRODUCTION ABOUT FORCAN 150MG TABLET

FORCAN 150MG TABLET contains Fluconazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-fungal agents. It is used to manage various fungal infections such as systemic candidiasis (fungal infection affecting the blood, brain, heart, eyes or other parts of the body), mucosal candidiasis (fungal infection affecting the mouth, throat or denture sore mouth), cryptococcosis (fungal infection mainly affecting the lungs and brain), vaginal candidiasis (fungal infection of the vagina and tissues at the opening of vagina (vulva)).

Also, it manages fungal infections in immunocompromised patients considered at risk as a consequence of HIV infection or low white blood cell count after cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiotherapy or bone marrow transplant.  

Before taking FORCAN 150MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, abnormal levels of potassium, calcium, or magnesium in your blood, are prone to develop severe skin reactions and have a history of adrenal insufficiency.  

FORCAN 150MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless clearly advised by the doctor. FORCAN 150MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (from birth to 17 years of age). It should be used with caution in elderly patients particularly with renal impairment.

The most common side effects of taking FORCAN 150MG TABLET are headache, nausea, vomiting diarrhea, abdominal pain, and indigestion. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect gets worse.

USES OF FORCAN 150MG TABLET

• Manage various fungal infections (such as systemic candidiasis, mucosal candidiasis, cryptococcosis and vaginal candidiasis)  
• Prevents fungal infection in immunocompromised patients

HOW FORCAN 150MG TABLET WORKS

FORCAN 150MG TABLET works by stopping the action of an enzyme called ergosterol, which is an integral part of the fungal cell membrane to increase its cellular permeability. Thereby, making the cell membrane more permeable and stops the fungal growth. This type of action is useful in managing and managing various fungal infections.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take FORCAN 150MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow FORCAN 150MG TABLET with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. The correct dose and duration for you will be decide by the doctor depending upon your age, body weight and type of infection.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FORCAN 150MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own to manage diarrhea without consulting your doctor.

Nausea or vomiting:

Stick to simple meals while receiving this medicine. Avoid eating oily rich, fried or spicy foods. Do not lie down or sleep immediately after eating. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Stomach pain:

Try to take rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

Headache:

Drink ample amount of water and avoid skipping meals. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free. Apply pain relieving balm on your forehead if necessary. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.   

Dizziness:

Lie down until dizziness is gone, then get up slowly. Move slowly and carefully, do not hurry. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking FORCAN 150MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicines used to manage diabetes medicines (Ex. glyburide, tolbutamide, glipizide, chlorpropamide)
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. hydrochlorothiazide, nifedipine, isradipine, amlodipine, felodipine and losartan)
• medicines used as blood thinners (Ex. warfarin)
• medicines used to use to manage rejection of organ transplants (Ex. cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus)
• rifampicin or rifabutin (used to manage tuberculosis)
• astemizole, terfenadine (used to manage certain type of allergies)
• medicines used to control seizures /fits (Ex. phenytoin or carbamazepine)
• theophylline (used to control asthma)
• cisapride (used to manage heartburn)
• medicines used to manage heart diseases (Ex. quinidine, amiodarone)
• medicines used to manage depression (Ex. amitriptyline, nortriptyline)
• pimozide (used to control motor or verbal tics)
• amphotericin B, voriconazole (medicine for managing various fungal infections)
• erythromycin (used for managing bacterial infections)
• cyclosphosphamide, medicines used for management of cancer (Ex. vincristine or vinblastine)
• alfentanil, fentanyl (used as general anesthetic)
• halofantrine (for managing malaria)
• medicines used to manage high cholesterol levels (Ex. atorvastatin, simvastatin, and fluvastatin)
• medicines used to manage painful conditions with inflammation (Ex. celecoxib, ibuprofen, and naproxen)
• prednisone (used to manage inflammatory disorders)
• antiviral medications used to manage HIV infection (Ex.  saquinavir, zidovudine)
• tofacitinib (used to manage rheumatoid arthritis)
• ivacaftor (medicine used for managing cystic fibrosis)
• ibrutinib (used for managing blood cancer)
• midazolam, triazolam or similar medicines (used to induce sleep and manages anxiety)
• olaparib (used for managing ovarian cancer)
• methadone (used to manage chronic pain and also opioid dependance)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of FORCAN 150MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of FORCAN 150MG TABLET are hearing, seeing, feeling and thinking things that are not real (hallucination and paranoid behaviour).

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep FORCAN 150MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature