Angloflu 150mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is angloflu 150mg tablet used for?
Angloflu 150mg Tablet contains Fluconazole, an antifungal medication used to treat vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections), oral thrush, and systemic fungal infections like cryptococcal meningitis. It works by inhibiting fungal cell membrane synthesis, stopping fungal growth. It is usually taken as a single dose for vaginal infections.
- Generic Name: Fluconazole
- Manufacturer: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: D
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ angloflu 150mg 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 | Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd |
| 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 angloflu 150mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of angloflu 150mg 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 | Increased 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.
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