DESCRIPTION
NUFORCE 50 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 NUFORCE 50 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.
NUFORCE 50 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless clearly advised by the doctor. NUFORCE 50 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 NUFORCE 50 TABLET are headache, nausea, vomiting diarrhea, abdominal pain, and indigestion. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect gets worse.
Uses
- Manage various fungal infections (such as systemic candidiasis, mucosal candidiasis, cryptococcosis and vaginal candidiasis)
- Prevents fungal infection in immunocompromised patients
NUFORCE 50 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.
Side Effects
- headache
- nausea, vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- indigestion
- seizure, dizziness, altered nerve sensation and taste
- skin rash with itching, abnormal odor from skin and dry skin
- abnormal changes in vision
- constipation, flatulence and dry mouth
- thirst, tiredness, body pain and fever
- weakness, general feeling of discomfort, rigor
- pharyngitis, herpes simplex viral infection
- loss of appetite
- back, muscle pain, muscle spasm
- renal pain
- head spinning sensation (vertigo)
- insomnia, and nervousness
- muscle overactivity (hypertonia)
- increased urine output
- abnormal or heavy vaginal bleeding, painful menses, vaginal discharge and disorder, uterine spasm, female sexual dysfunction
- hot flushes, excess sleepiness
- deafness, increased blood pressure, low oxygen levels, intolerance to oral intake, inflamed and sore mouth (in children)
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