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Flucytosine Oral
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
FLUCYTOSINE – ORAL
(flew-SYE-toe-seen)
COMMON BRAND NAME: Ancobon
WARNING: This medication must be used with extreme caution if you have kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you have any type of kidney problems before using this medication. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following: yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal or stomach pain, dark urine, persistent fever or sore throat, easy bruising or bleeding, or unusual fatigue. Your doctor will monitor your blood, kidney and liver while you are using this medication.
USES: This medication is used to treat a severe fungal infection.
HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by mouth usually at 6 hour intervals. To reduce stomach upset, it is best to swallow the capsules for each dose over a period of fifteen minutes. Do not swallow all the capsules for one dose at the same time. Continue using this medication for the full time prescribed. Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, itching, dry mouth, weakness, fatigue. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: a skin rash, jaundice, chest pain, breathing trouble, dizziness, mental confusion, hearing loss, tingling of the hands or feet, uncontrollable movements. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: liver problems, kidney disease, bone marrow disorders, any allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: amphotericin B, cytosine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: This medication is usually administered initially in the hospital where your condition can be monitored closely. Laboratory tests will be done periodically to be sure the drug is working properly and to monitor for possible side effects.
MISSED DOSE: It is important to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat, moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).