The medicine "Flucostat" is included in the group of antifungal drugs. It is a derivative of triazole. The medication is effective for the treatment of lesions that are caused by yeast-like fungi. The drug is available in the form of capsules and a solution for injections, which are administered intravenously.
The main component is fluconazole, excipients are
magnesium stearate, sulfate, silicon dioxide, lactose, for the solution - sodium chloride.
Pharmacological action of the medicine "Flucostat"
The feedback of patients indicates that the remedy effectively treats diseases of a fungal nature. The active component selectively affects pathogens of illnesses, achieves a violation of the reproduction of sterols, which are the main material for the construction of cell membranes. The lack of sterols leads to an increase in the permeability of the membranes, which ultimately leads to the death of the microorganism.
Indications for the use of the medicine "Flucostat"
The patients' review says that the medicine should be used for fungal infections of the body, including immunodeficiency states. Injections are prescribed for patients who suffer from ailments caused by cryptococci (meningitis, infections of tissues, lungs, skin) and fungi (mucosal candidiasis, candidaemia, candidiasis).
The drug in the form of a solution is effective as a prophylaxis in relation to patients to whom cytostatic and radiation therapy is used. Capsules are best used for the treatment of pityriasis versicolor,
skin mycosis, cryptococcosis, onychomycosis, mucosal candidiasis. As prescribed by a doctor, in some cases, the medicine is used to treat
vaginal candidiasis.
Contraindications of the medicine "Flucostat"
The recall of doctors indicates that the medicine can not be used by all patients. It is forbidden to take the drug with intolerance to lactose, fluconazole, people suffering from lactase deficiency, malabsorption syndrome, galactosemia. Caution should be given to treatment for impaired liver and kidney function, alcoholism, and the use of medications with a pronounced hepatotoxic effect. It is undesirable to take the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side effects of the medicine "Flucostat"
The feedback of many people indicates a good tolerability of the drug. However, there are risks of side effects from the gastrointestinal, nervous, cardiac, hepatobiliary and vascular systems. So, negative reactions include vomiting, stool disorders, jaundice, abdominal pain, hepatonecrosis, flatulence, increased bilirubin. In addition, convulsions, headache, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis and allergic manifestations may occur.
Medication "Flucostat": price
Tablets and injections can be purchased at any pharmacy chain. Estimated cost of capsules is 190 rubles. You can specify how much Flucostat costs at specialized portals.