Forcan 50 Tablet 4's
About Forcan 50 Tablet 4's
Forcan 50 Tablet 4's belongs to the class of medicines called 'antifungals' used to treat a broad range of infections caused due to fungi and yeast. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood.
Forcan 50 Tablet 4's contains ‘Fluconazole’ that kills or prevents fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, which interferes with the formation of the fungal cell membrane. As a result, fungal or yeast cells get killed or their growth is minimized.
Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Forcan 50 Tablet 4's has common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, stomach pain, and altered food tastes. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Forcan 50 Tablet 4's or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems before starting Forcan 50 Tablet 4's. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Forcan 50 Tablet 4's. It is advised to avoid alcohol intake while using Forcan 50 Tablet 4's to prevent any undesirable effects.
Uses of Forcan 50 Tablet 4's
Medicinal Benefits
Forcan 50 Tablet 4's works by killing the fungus/yeast and preventing its growth by inhibiting the fungal cell membrane formation. It is used to treat various fungal or yeast infections, such as vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), candida infections (urinary tract infections, peritonitis), and cryptococcal meningitis. Besides this, Forcan 50 Tablet 4's is also used to prevent candidiasis and coccidioidomycosis in patients who receive cancer or radiation treatment while undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Forcan 50 Tablet 4's is effective in treating soft tissue and pulmonary infections when compared to other azole antifungal drugs.
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Side Effects of Forcan 50 Tablet 4's
Drug Warnings
Please inform your doctor if you use any prescription, or non-prescription medicines, including vitamin and herbal supplements before using Forcan 50 Tablet 4's. Do not use Forcan 50 Tablet 4's if you are allergic to Forcan 50 Tablet 4's or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems before starting Forcan 50 Tablet 4's. This medicine may not be suitable for some people who have a weakened immune system, diabetes, cancer, or low blood magnesium or potassium levels; however, please seek medical advice. Pregnant or lactating women should consult the doctor before taking the Forcan 50 Tablet 4's. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or other side effects that may affect your mental ability to drive. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Forcan 50 Tablet 4's to avoid undesirable effects
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Forcan 50 Tablet 4's may interact with drugs treating mental illness (pimozide, quetiapine), anti-depressants (reboxetine), antibiotics (erythromycin), migraine treating drugs (ergotamine), heart related drugs (amiodarone), blood thinners (warfarin), fits medicines (carbamazepine), blood pressure-lowering agents (losartan), cholesterol-lowering drugs, and anti-diabetic drugs (metformin).
Drug-Food Interaction: There are no studies indicating food interactions with Forcan 50 Tablet 4's. However, it is advised to take non-starchy vegetables and gluten-free foods and limit alcohol and caffeine intake.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Tell your doctor before taking Forcan 50 Tablet 4's if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, heart diseases, liver or kidney problems, blood disorders like acute porphyria, and low levels of magnesium and potassium.
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It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection occurs when a fungus enters, infects, and multiplies in the body. Fungi can live in water, soil, air, and plants. Fungi affect any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood. Mild fungal skin infections are common and can cause rashes. Fungal infections affecting body organs like the lungs can cause flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like cryptococcal meningitis and blood infections can be fatal. A few common fungal infections are yeast infections that affect the genital area, oesophagus, and urinary tract caused by the species Candida.