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Prosican 150mg Tablet

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Fluconazole(150.0 Mg)

Therapeutic classification
ANTI-FUNGAL

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Medical Description

Prosican Tablet is an antifungal medicine used to treat various fungal infections. It is also used to prevent the occurrence of fungal infections in cancer patients. It contains fluconazole as its act...

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Uses of Prosican 150 MG

Prosican Tablet is used to treat fungal infections.
It is also used in prevention of fungal infection in cancer patients.

Contraindications of Prosican 150 MG

If you are allergic to fluconazole or any other ingredient of Prosican Tablet.
If you are already taking certain medications such as antiallergic medicines like terfenadine, astemizole, medicines for heartburn like cisapride, Pimozide (for Tourette's syndrome), heart-related med...
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Side effects of Prosican 150 MG

Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Nausea
Stomach pain
Impaired taste

Precautions and Warnings of Prosican 150 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Prosican Tablet during pregnancy?

Prosican Tablet should not be used during pregnancy as it may unsafe and cause harm to the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
If you are taking fluconazole, then use contraception during the treatment and at least for one week even after stopping the medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Prosican Tablet while breastfeeding?

Fluconazole passes into human milk. Breastfeeding can be continued after a single dose; however, if you are taking this medicine repeatedly or in high doses, breastfeeding is not recommended. Caution is advised to nursing mother while giving Prosican Tablet.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Prosican Tablet?

You may experience dizziness or fits while taking this medicine.
If you experience any of these, you should not drive or use any tools or machines while taking this medicine

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Prosican Tablet?

No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol. However, it may be best to hold off on drinking alcohol until you have finished treatment.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any pre-existing medical condition like liver or kidney disease etc.
You have heart diseases and irregular heart rhythm.
You develop loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of skin, seek immediate medical help.
You have abnormal electrolyte levels (potassium, calcium or magnesium) in your blood.
You have severe skin reactions.
You have a condition of adrenal insufficiency (condition where the adrenal gland does not produce sufficient steroid hormone).
You are already on certain medications especially anti-malarial medicines etc.

Mode of Action of Prosican 150 MG

Prosican Tablet works by blocking the formation of the cell membrane of the fungus by inhibiting an enzyme.
Thus, the fungi stop multiplying or die because of the non-formation of the complete cell membrane.
It is not effective against viruses or bacteria.

Directions for Use of Prosican 150 MG

Prosican Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
It can be taken with or without food.
It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Prosican 150 MG

Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Prosican Tablet or Prosican Tablet itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for a...
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Certain medicines like terfenadine, voriconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, ranolazine, lomitapide, donepezil, pimozide and quinidine should never be taken with Prosican Tablet. As, these medicine...
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In particular, if you are taking medicines for diabetes, blood pressure, tuberculosis, brain-related disorders, bacterial infections, heart-related problem etc.
Other medicines that should be used with caution are antacids, immunosuppressants like tacrolimus, painkillers, anti-HIV medicines, cholesterol lowering medicines like atorvastatin etc.

Storage and disposal of Prosican 150 MG

Store Prosican Tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
Keep it away from children and pets.
Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Dosage of Prosican 150 MG

Symptoms of overdose of Prosican Tablet may include feeling or seeing things that are not real (hallucination and paranoid behaviour). Seek urgent medical help in case of overdose.

If you missed any dose of Prosican Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a dou...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Ravi Kakarla

MBBS, MBA

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What precautions should I take when using Prosican Tablet?

Tell your doctor if you are sexually active and discuss effective contraception methods
This medicine can make your oral contraceptive pills work less efficiently
Hence if you are on this medication, then use barrier methods of contraception like condoms

Q: I have cough, cold, flu, can I take Prosican Tablet?

A: No, flu mostly occurs due to viruses. This medicine works against fungus and not viruses. Take it only if prescribed by your doctor for the complete duration of treatment.

Q: Can I take the Prosican Tablet daily?

A: Your doctor will decide the duration and frequency of this medicine after accessing your condition. Do not take this medicine on your own or for a longer duration than that prescribed.

Q: IsProsican Tablet an antibiotic?

A: No, Prosican Tablet is not an antibiotic, it is an anti-fungal medicine.

Q: I feel my condition is recovering, can I stop taking the Prosican Tablet on my own?

A: No, you should never stop taking Prosican Tablet until it is advised by the doctor, even if you are feeling good. If you stop taking this medicine, it may lead to treatment failure, recurrence of infection and may produce side effects as well.

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PROSICAN

Expires on or After

14/08/2022

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Last Updated on: 22 Apr 2022 | 07:27 PM (IST)

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