Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Omastin IV. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Omastin IV is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Omastin IV is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Omastin IV may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Omastin IV may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive.
UNSAFE
Omastin IV is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.
CAUTION
Omastin IV should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Omastin IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Omastin IV 0.20% Infusion
Introduction
Omastin IV belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by de...
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Uses of Omastin IV
Fungal infections
Side effects of Omastin IV
Common
Headache
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting
How to use Omastin IV
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Omastin IV works
Omastin IV is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
What if you forget to take Omastin IV?
If you miss a dose of Omastin IV, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Omastin IV to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
It is given as a drip under the supervision of a medical professional.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you notice shortness of breath, swelling in face and throat, and drop-in blood pressure.
Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of ...
Intravenous
The daily dose of Fluconazole Injection, for the treatment of infections should be based on the infecting organism and the patient’s resp...
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Child Dose
Intravenous
Oropharyngeal candidiasis:
The recommended dosage of Fluconazole Injection, in children is 6 mg/kg on the first day, followed by 3 mg/k...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis patients: Usual dose given after each session.
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
<50 and not receiving dialysis 50% of the usual dose.
>50 Usual dose.
Contraindication
- Known hypersensitivity
- Advanced liver disease
Mode of Action
Fluconazole decreases ergosterol synthesis by interfering w/ cytochrome P450 activity, thus inhibiting cell membrane formation of susceptible fungi in...
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Precaution
Renal or hepatic impairment. May prolong QT interval. Pregnancy, lactation. CDC guidelines recommend only using topical antifungal products to treat p...
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Side Effect
>10%
Headache (2-13%)
1-10%
Nausea (2-7%),Abdominal pain (2-6%),Diarrhea (2-3%),Rash (2%),Vomiting (2-5%)
Frequency Not Defined
QT prolongati...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Single maternal PO dose of 150 mg for vaginal candidiasis
Results of a Danish study concludes there is a possible increased risk of miscar...
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Interaction
May increase plasma concentrations of oral hypoglycaemics (e.g. tolbutamide, glyburide, glipizide), phenytoin, theophylline, tofacitinib, rifabutin. M...
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