Product Description

Fluconaz 400 mg contains fluconazole, an antifungal medicine used to treat and prevent various fungal infections. It works by interfering with the production of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes.

🔹 Key Uses
Fluconaz 400 mg may be prescribed for:

Systemic fungal infections
Candidemia and invasive Candida infections
Cryptococcal infections
Certain severe Candida infections
Prevention of fungal infections in patients at high risk, when prescribed by a doctor

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Fluconazole 400 mg
Medicine class: Triazole antifungal
Dosage form: Tablet or injection, depending on the product formulation

🔹 How It Works
Fluconazole blocks a fungal enzyme needed to produce ergosterol, which is essential for maintaining the fungal cell membrane. This weakens the fungal cell membrane and helps stop fungal growth.

🔹 Key Benefits

Treats susceptible fungal infections
Helps control Candida infections
Effective against certain Cryptococcus infections
Can be used for prevention of fungal infections in selected high-risk patients

🔹 Dosage and Administration
The dose and treatment duration depend on the type and severity of the fungal infection, kidney function, and medical response.

Take or receive the medicine exactly as prescribed.
Do not change the dose or duration without medical advice.
Complete the prescribed treatment course.
Dose adjustment may be required in patients with kidney impairment.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Common side effects may include:

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal discomfort
Diarrhea
Skin rash
Changes in liver enzyme levels

Serious side effects can include severe allergic reactions, serious skin reactions, liver injury, and abnormal heart rhythm.

🔹 Precautions and Warnings

Inform your doctor about liver or kidney disease.
Tell your doctor about all medicines you take because fluconazole can interact with several medicines.
Seek medical attention for severe rash, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or unusual heart rhythm symptoms.
Use during pregnancy only when specifically recommended by a healthcare professional.
Medical monitoring may be required during prolonged or high-dose treatment.