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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.Brand Names or Trade Names of Flucytosine
International :
Ancobon
