Abiflu 150 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is abiflu 150 tablet used for?
Abiflu 150 Tablet contains Fluconazole 150mg, an antifungal medication used to treat vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection), oral thrush, and other systemic fungal infections. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi by interfering with their cell membrane synthesis. Take one tablet as a single dose for vaginal candidiasis, or as directed by your doctor for other infections.
- Generic Name: Fluconazole
- Manufacturer: Abigail Care Pharmaceutical
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: D
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ abiflu 150 tablet Uses & Benefits
Vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis, systemic candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis, prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients
Off-label uses: Coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, dermatophytosis, onychomycosis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Fluconazole |
| Brand Name | AF 150 Tablet DT |
| Manufacturer | Abigail Care Pharmaceutical |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits fungal cytochrome P450 14ฮฑ-demethylase, preventing conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, disrupting fungal cell membrane synthesis
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take abiflu 150 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of abiflu 150 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- QT prolongation
- Torsades de pointes
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Exfoliative dermatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Alopecia
- Seizures
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypokalemia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Cisapride | Major | Risk of cardiac arrhythmias |
| Sulfonylureas | Moderate | Increased hypoglycemic effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Phenytoin
- Sulfonylureas
- Cisapride
- Terfenadine
- Astemizole
- Rifampin
- Rifabutin
- Tacrolimus
- Sirolimus
- Alfentanil
- Benzodiazepines (midazolam, triazolam)
- Calcium channel blockers (nifedipine, verapamil)
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (atorvastatin, simvastatin)
- Losartan
- Methadone
- NSAIDs (celecoxib, flurbiprofen, naproxen, ibuprofen)
- Oral contraceptives
- Pimozide
- Quinidine
- Tolbutamide
- Warfarin
- Zidovudine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cyclosporine
- Theophylline
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Rifabutin
- Tacrolimus
- Sirolimus
- Alfentanil
- Benzodiazepines (midazolam, triazolam)
- Calcium channel blockers (nifedipine, verapamil)
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (atorvastatin, simvastatin)
- Losartan
- Methadone
- NSAIDs (celecoxib, flurbiprofen, naproxen, ibuprofen)
- Oral contraceptives
- Pimozide
- Quinidine
- Tolbutamide
- Warfarin
- Zidovudine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Antacids
- Sucralfate
- Didanosine
- Ritonavir
- Saquinavir
- Zidovudine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; absorption not affected by food
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to fluconazole or azoles; concomitant use with terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, quinidine
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, renal function, signs of hepatotoxicity, QT interval if risk factors
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; hemodialysis may enhance elimination
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.