What is Ancobon?
Ancobon is a medication for antifungal purposes that combats the effects of fungus.Ancobon is a treatment for severe yeast infections that affect blood vessels, the lung, the central nervous system, the heart, and the urinary tract.Ancobon is often infused alongside a different medicine known as amphotericin. Ancobon is also used for reasons not mentioned in this guideline for medication.
Side effects of Ancobon
Contact a medical professional immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms or warning signs of an allergic response, like hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.
Ancobon could cause severe adverse reactions. Consult a medical provider immediately if you experience:
- Slower heart rate low pulse, fainting slow breathing
- Chest pain;
- Confusion, hallucinations;
- A seizure (convulsions);
- Pale skin, mild bleeding, unusual (nose mouth, nose vagina, vagina, or rectum);
- A sudden feeling of weakness or discomfort, fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores, or swollen gums; trouble swallowing;
- Issues with hearing issues;
- Low potassium: leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering of your chest, thirst or urination, numbness sensation of tingling, muscle weakness, or a limp sensation;
- Kidney problems: no or little urine, pain or difficulty with urine, swelling of your ankles or feet, being exhausted or sluggish, and
- Liver problems: nausea and stomach pains in the upper part of the stomach, itching, fatigue, and a loss of appetite dark urine, stools that are clay-colored, and jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin).
Common side effects of alcohol could include:
- Vomiting, nausea, dizziness, inability to eat, diarrhoea;
- Headache, dizziness;
- Tingling, numbness, and burning sensations in your feet or hands
- Dry mouth
- Skin eruption.
This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects, and other side effects could occur. Consult your physician for advice regarding medical effects.Report any side effects directly to the FDA by dialing 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar or related drugs
Fluconazole, Diflucan, Itraconazole, Voriconazole, Amphotericin B, Posaconazole, and Sporanox
Warnings
Before taking Ancobon, inform your doctor if you suffer from kidney disease.
Before you take this drug
You shouldn't take Ancobon if you are allergic to it.To ensure that cocaine is not harmful to you, consult your physician if you suffer from
- Kidney disease;
- A blood cell disorder or bone marrow disease;
- An immune system that is weak (caused by radiation or the use of a medicine that results in bone marrow loss) weak immune system;
- An unbalanced electrolyte (such as a deficiency of potassium present in the blood).
It is not clear if Ancobon could harm a newborn baby. Consult your physician if you are expecting or planning to be pregnant.It is unclear if flucytosine gets into breast milk or if it can harm the nursing infant. Do not breastfeed when taking this medication.
How to take Ancobon?
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Don't take this medication in greater or lesser quantities or for longer than prescribed.When you are taking Ancobon You may require regular blood tests.Drink each dose using an entire glass (8 ounces) of water.Ancobon may cause nausea and vomiting. If you consume multiple capsules in a dosage, you should swallow one capsule at a time, spread over fifteen minutes, to keep vomiting and nausea at bay.Take this medication for the entire prescribed duration. The symptoms could improve before you know if the disease is fully cleared. Dosing less frequently can also increase the risk of a subsequent infection that is intolerant of antifungal medications. Ancobon cannot help treat a viral disease like the flu or the commonly occurring cold.Keep it at room temperature, far from heat and moisture.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Do the dose you missed as soon as you can remember. Do not take your missed dosage if it's close to the time of the next dose. Do not take extra medication in an attempt to compensate for missing doses.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical help immediately or contact the Poison Help Line for support at 1-800-222-1222.The symptoms of an overdose can include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach pain. or bleeding or bruising that is unusual.
What should be avoided?
Follow your doctor's advice regarding any limitations on foods, drinks, or activities.
Interaction with other drugs
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking and all you are about to start or stop using, in particular:
- Clozapine;
- Cytosine;
- Deferiprone.
This list is not comprehensive. Other medications may be incompatible with flucytosine, such as medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, and herbal products. The interactions of all potential drugs are mentioned in this medication guide.
