Review the side-effects of Flucytosine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Heart arrest, myocardial toxicity and ventricular dysfunction.
Respiratory - Respiratory arrest, chest pain and difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Rash, itching, hives and sensitivity to light.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute liver injury, liver dysfunction, jaundice, ulcerative colitis, increased level of liver enzymes.
Genitourinary - Creatinine and BUN elevation, crystal in urine and kidney failure.
Blood - Anemia, eosinophilia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Central Nervous System - Incoordination, hearing loss, headache, tingling, Parkinsonism, peripheral neuropathy, fever, fainting, sleepiness, epilepsy, confusion, hallucinations and psychosis.
Miscellaneous - Fatigue, decrease in blood potassium and sugar level, weakness, allergic reactions, Lyell's syndrome.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Heart arrest, myocardial toxicity and ventricular dysfunction.
Respiratory - Respiratory arrest, chest pain and difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Rash, itching, hives and sensitivity to light.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute liver injury, liver dysfunction, jaundice, ulcerative colitis, increased level of liver enzymes.
Genitourinary - Creatinine and BUN elevation, crystal in urine and kidney failure.
Blood - Anemia, eosinophilia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Central Nervous System - Incoordination, hearing loss, headache, tingling, Parkinsonism, peripheral neuropathy, fever, fainting, sleepiness, epilepsy, confusion, hallucinations and psychosis.
Miscellaneous - Fatigue, decrease in blood potassium and sugar level, weakness, allergic reactions, Lyell's syndrome.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Flucytosine
Flucytosine(Ancobon) generic is an antifungal agent, prescribed for serious infections (eg- candida, meningitis and pulmonary infections) caused by certain fungi either alone or with other medications. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.Trade Names for Flucytosine
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