Ancobon (Flucytosine) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 24, 2012

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What is Prescribing information?

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Ancobon Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Ancobon (flucytosine) is indicated only in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of Candida and/or Cryptococcus.

Candida: Septicemia, endocarditis and urinary system infections have been effectively treated with flucytosine. Limited trials in pulmonary infections justify the use of flucytosine.

Cryptococcus: Meningitis and pulmonary infections have been treated effectively. Studies in septicemias and urinary tract infections are limited, but good responses have been reported.

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What is Patient information?

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Ancobon Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking flucytosine and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
chest pain;
yellowing of the skin or eyes;
little or no urine;
confusion or hallucinations;
numbness or tingling; or
hearing loss.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take flucyto...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Ancobon Consumer Information: Uses

Flucytosine is used to treat serious fungal infections in the body. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungal drugs. It is often used with other medications. It works by slowing the growth of certain types of fungus.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually 4 times a day (every 6 hours), or as directed by your doctor. To reduce stomach upset, do not swallow all of the capsules for one dose at the same time. It may be best to swallow the capsules for each dose over a 15-minute period until the full dose is taken.

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