Fluneon, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Infusion. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Fluneon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fluneon. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fluneon as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Fluneon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fluneon is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Fluneon related warnings talks about Fluneon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Fluneon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Fluneon in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Fluneon have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Fluneon with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Fluneon, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fluneon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluneon is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fluneon safe for pregnant women?
Fluneon shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Fluneon safe during breastfeeding?
Fluneon is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fluneon on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Fluneon. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Fluneon on the Liver?
Side effects of Fluneon rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Fluneon on the Heart?
Fluneon is rarely harmful for the heart.
Fluneon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluneon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluneon habit forming or addictive?
Fluneon is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fluneon you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Fluneon only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fluneon for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fluneon
Taking Fluneon with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluneon
Information about the interaction of Fluneon and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Fluneon can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.
Yes, Fluneon is widely used in the treatment of jock itch (tinea cruris). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea cruris.
No, ideally Fluneon should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
No, Fluneon is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Discontinuation of Fluneon on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and diarrhea. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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