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Miconazole Capsule 50 Milligrams (Fluconazole)

Miconazole Capsule 50 Milligrams (Fluconazole)

Prescription medicationHard capsule
Ingredient · strength
Fluconazole›50mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Hana Biotech Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule with a blue upper part and a white lower part filled with white powder.
Packaging
100 capsules/bottle, 30 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201308613 · Approved 2013.07.31 · Insurance code 059300090

Summary

Main use
Treatment of candidiasis and cutaneous fungal infections; treatment and prevention of recurrence of cryptococcosis; prevention of fungal infections
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
The route of administration should be determined according to the patient's clinical condition. Oral formulations are rapidly and almost completely absorbed; therefore, the doses of oral formulations (capsules, dry syrup) and injectable formulations are the same. ○ Adults 1. Vaginal candidiasis: Administer 150 mg of fluconazole as a single oral dose. 2. Mucosal candidiasis 1) Oropharyngeal candidiasis: The usual dose is 50 mg once daily for 7-14 days; treatment may be extended at the physician's discretion. 2) Chronic atrophic oral candidiasis (oral soreness caused by dentures): The usual dose is 50 mg once daily for 14 days, and local disinfection of the dentures should be performed concurrently. 3) Other forms of mucosal candidiasis (esophageal candidiasis, noninvasive bronchopulmonary infections, candiduria, mucocutaneous candidiasis, etc., excluding vaginal candidiasis): The usual dose is 50 mg once daily for 14-30 days. For refractory mucosal candidiasis, the dose may be increased to 100 mg once daily. 3. Systemic candidiasis, including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and other invasive Candida infections (peritoneal, endocardial, pulmonary, urinary tract, etc.): The usual dose is 400 mg as a single dose on the first day, followed from the next day by 200 mg once daily. The dose may be increased to 400 mg once daily according to the patient's response. The duration of treatment is determined by the clinical response and medical judgment. 4. Cryptococcal meningitis and cryptococcosis at other sites: The usual dose is 400 mg as a single dose on the first day, followed from the next day by 200-400 mg once daily. The duration of treatment is determined by the clinical and mycological responses, but treatment should generally be continued for at least 6 ~ 8 weeks. 5. To prevent relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS, administer 200 mg once daily indefinitely after the patient has completed initial treatment. 6. Prevention of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients at risk of fungal infection due to neutropenia caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow transplantation: Administer 50-400 mg once daily according to the patient's risk of fungal infection. A dose of 400 mg once daily is recommended for patients at very high risk of systemic fungal infection, such as bone marrow transplant recipients with severe neutropenia or an anticipated prolonged period of neutropenia. In these patients, administer 400 mg beginning 5-6 days before the expected onset of neutropenia and continue 400 mg for 1 week after the neutrophil count has increased to 1,000 cells/mm3 or more. 7. For onychomycosis, administer 150 mg once weekly until the fingernails or toenails have regrown (until new, uninfected nails have grown). New fingernails generally take 3-6 months to grow, and toenails take 6-12 months; growth rates may vary by individual and age. Even after successful treatment with long-term administration, the fingernails or toenails may sometimes remain damaged. Dermatophyte infections, including athlete's foot (tinea pedis), tinea corporis, jock itch (tinea cruris), and cutaneous candidiasis: The usual dose is 50 mg once daily or 150 mg once weekly for 2-4 weeks. However, athlete's foot may require treatment for 6 weeks depending on the course. For tinea versicolor, administer 50 mg once daily for 2-4 weeks. ○ Elderly patients When renal function is normal, the usual adult dose is administered. In patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance 50 mL/min or less), the dose should be reduced or the dosing interval extended. ○ Patients with renal impairment This drug is excreted mainly in the urine unchanged. No dosage adjustment is required when administering a single dose. However, when multiple doses are required, administer the usual dose only on the first day of treatment and adjust the dose from the next day as follows. Creatinine clearance (mL/min) / Recommended dose > 50 / 100 % of the usual dose ≤50 (not on dialysis) / 50% of the usual dose Patients on hemodialysis / 100% of the usual dose after each hemodialysis session Patients receiving hemodialysis should receive 100% of the usual dose after each hemodialysis session. On nondialysis days, administer a reduced dose according to creatinine clearance.
Children's dosage
○ Children Pediatric doses based on adult doses are generally determined according to the following guidelines and should not exceed 400 mg. Adult dose 100 mg: Pediatric dose 3 mg/kg Adult dose 200 mg: Pediatric dose 6 mg/kg Adult dose 400 mg: Pediatric dose 12 mg/kg However, safety and efficacy have not been established in infants under 6 months of age (see Precautions for Use). 1. Oropharyngeal candidiasis: Administer 6 mg/kg of body weight of this medicine on the first day, followed by 3 mg/kg of body weight once daily from the next day. Administer for at least 2 weeks to prevent recurrence. 2. Esophageal candidiasis: Administer 6 mg/kg of body weight of this medicine on the first day, followed by 3 mg/kg of body weight once daily from the next day. Depending on the patient's response, the dose may be increased to 12 mg/kg of body weight once daily. Administer for at least 3 weeks and for at least 2 weeks after symptoms resolve. 3. Systemic candidiasis, including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and other invasive Candida infections (peritoneal, endocardial, pulmonary, urinary tract, etc.): Administer 6-12 mg/kg of body weight once daily. The duration of treatment should be determined according to clinical response and medical judgment. 4. Cryptococcal meningitis: Administer 12 mg/kg of body weight of this medicine on the first day, followed by 6 mg/kg of body weight once daily from the next day. Depending on the patient's response, the dose may be increased to 12 mg/kg of body weight once daily. Continue treatment for 10-12 weeks after cerebrospinal fluid cultures become negative. 5. To prevent recurrence of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS, administer 6 mg/kg of body weight once daily after the patient has completed initial therapy. 6. In children with renal impairment, extend the dosing interval and reduce the dose according to the degree of renal impairment, using the same criteria as for adults with renal impairment. When administering doses below 10 mg, use oral syrup or intravenous injection, depending on the child's clinical condition, to ensure accurate dosing.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hana Biotech Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of candidiasis and cutaneous fungal infections; treatment and prevention of recurrence of cryptococcosis; prevention of fungal infections

  • Acute vaginal candidiasis
  • recurrent vaginal candidiasis
  • oral-pharyngeal infections
  • esophageal infections
  • non-invasive bronchopulmonary infections
  • candiduria
  • skin mucosal infections
  • chronic atrophic oral candidiasis
  • oral pain
  • candidemia
  • disseminated candidiasis
  • peritoneal infections
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This drug is used for the treatment of various Candida infections. It is effective for the treatment of both acute and recurrent vaginal candidiasis, as well as candidiasis occurring in the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and skin mucosa. It is also indicated for candidemia and systemic invasive Candida infections. Additionally, it is useful for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis and other cryptococcosis in immunocompromised patients, and it is used as maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in AIDS patients. Furthermore, it helps in the prevention of fungal infections in patients with neutropenia due to cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow transplantation. It is used to treat a variety of skin fungal infections, including skin and nail fungus, tinea pedis, and tinea corporis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

The route of administration should be determined according to the patient's clinical condition. Oral formulations are rapidly and almost completely absorbed; therefore, the doses of oral formulations (capsules, dry syrup) and injectable formulations are the same. ○ Adults 1. Vaginal candidiasis: Administer 150 mg of fluconazole as a single oral dose. 2. Mucosal candidiasis 1) Oropharyngeal candidiasis: The usual dose is 50 mg once daily for 7-14 days; treatment may be extended at the physician's discretion. 2) Chronic atrophic oral candidiasis (oral soreness caused by dentures): The usual dose is 50 mg once daily for 14 days, and local disinfection of the dentures should be performed concurrently. 3) Other forms of mucosal candidiasis (esophageal candidiasis, noninvasive bronchopulmonary infections, candiduria, mucocutaneous candidiasis, etc., excluding vaginal candidiasis): The usual dose is 50 mg once daily for 14-30 days. For refractory mucosal candidiasis, the dose may be increased to 100 mg once daily. 3. Systemic candidiasis, including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and other invasive Candida infections (peritoneal, endocardial, pulmonary, urinary tract, etc.): The usual dose is 400 mg as a single dose on the first day, followed from the next day by 200 mg once daily. The dose may be increased to 400 mg once daily according to the patient's response. The duration of treatment is determined by the clinical response and medical judgment. 4. Cryptococcal meningitis and cryptococcosis at other sites: The usual dose is 400 mg as a single dose on the first day, followed from the next day by 200-400 mg once daily. The duration of treatment is determined by the clinical and mycological responses, but treatment should generally be continued for at least 6 ~ 8 weeks. 5. To prevent relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS, administer 200 mg once daily indefinitely after the patient has completed initial treatment. 6. Prevention of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients at risk of fungal infection due to neutropenia caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow transplantation: Administer 50-400 mg once daily according to the patient's risk of fungal infection. A dose of 400 mg once daily is recommended for patients at very high risk of systemic fungal infection, such as bone marrow transplant recipients with severe neutropenia or an anticipated prolonged period of neutropenia. In these patients, administer 400 mg beginning 5-6 days before the expected onset of neutropenia and continue 400 mg for 1 week after the neutrophil count has increased to 1,000 cells/mm3 or more. 7. For onychomycosis, administer 150 mg once weekly until the fingernails or toenails have regrown (until new, uninfected nails have grown). New fingernails generally take 3-6 months to grow, and toenails take 6-12 months; growth rates may vary by individual and age. Even after successful treatment with long-term administration, the fingernails or toenails may sometimes remain damaged. Dermatophyte infections, including athlete's foot (tinea pedis), tinea corporis, jock itch (tinea cruris), and cutaneous candidiasis: The usual dose is 50 mg once daily or 150 mg once weekly for 2-4 weeks. However, athlete's foot may require treatment for 6 weeks depending on the course. For tinea versicolor, administer 50 mg once daily for 2-4 weeks. ○ Elderly patients When renal function is normal, the usual adult dose is administered. In patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance 50 mL/min or less), the dose should be reduced or the dosing interval extended. ○ Patients with renal impairment This drug is excreted mainly in the urine unchanged. No dosage adjustment is required when administering a single dose. However, when multiple doses are required, administer the usual dose only on the first day of treatment and adjust the dose from the next day as follows. Creatinine clearance (mL/min) / Recommended dose > 50 / 100 % of the usual dose ≤50 (not on dialysis) / 50% of the usual dose Patients on hemodialysis / 100% of the usual dose after each hemodialysis session Patients receiving hemodialysis should receive 100% of the usual dose after each hemodialysis session. On nondialysis days, administer a reduced dose according to creatinine clearance.

Children's dosage

○ Children Pediatric doses based on adult doses are generally determined according to the following guidelines and should not exceed 400 mg. Adult dose 100 mg: Pediatric dose 3 mg/kg Adult dose 200 mg: Pediatric dose 6 mg/kg Adult dose 400 mg: Pediatric dose 12 mg/kg However, safety and efficacy have not been established in infants under 6 months of age (see Precautions for Use). 1. Oropharyngeal candidiasis: Administer 6 mg/kg of body weight of this medicine on the first day, followed by 3 mg/kg of body weight once daily from the next day. Administer for at least 2 weeks to prevent recurrence. 2. Esophageal candidiasis: Administer 6 mg/kg of body weight of this medicine on the first day, followed by 3 mg/kg of body weight once daily from the next day. Depending on the patient's response, the dose may be increased to 12 mg/kg of body weight once daily. Administer for at least 3 weeks and for at least 2 weeks after symptoms resolve. 3. Systemic candidiasis, including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and other invasive Candida infections (peritoneal, endocardial, pulmonary, urinary tract, etc.): Administer 6-12 mg/kg of body weight once daily. The duration of treatment should be determined according to clinical response and medical judgment. 4. Cryptococcal meningitis: Administer 12 mg/kg of body weight of this medicine on the first day, followed by 6 mg/kg of body weight once daily from the next day. Depending on the patient's response, the dose may be increased to 12 mg/kg of body weight once daily. Continue treatment for 10-12 weeks after cerebrospinal fluid cultures become negative. 5. To prevent recurrence of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS, administer 6 mg/kg of body weight once daily after the patient has completed initial therapy. 6. In children with renal impairment, extend the dosing interval and reduce the dose according to the degree of renal impairment, using the same criteria as for adults with renal impairment. When administering doses below 10 mg, use oral syrup or intravenous injection, depending on the child's clinical condition, to ensure accurate dosing.

Precautions

This drug should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug or other medications in the same class, women who are pregnant or could become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not use this drug. Additionally, serious side effects may occur when taken with certain medications, so patients taking such medications should also avoid this drug. For example, co-administration with some heart-related drugs or certain antibiotics may be dangerous. This drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic diseases should not use it. Patients with kidney or liver problems, heart disease or electrolyte imbalances should use this drug cautiously, and regular tests may be necessary before and during its administration. Most patients tolerate this drug well, but it may rarely affect the blood, liver, and kidneys, and skin rashes or allergic reactions may occur. Symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and indigestion may also occur, so caution is advised. It is recommended to have regular tests for liver function, kidney function, and blood tests while taking this drug, especially for patients with severe illnesses. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this drug, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception during and after treatment for a certain period. This drug can interact with various medications, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. In cases of co-administration with certain medications, dosage adjustments or monitoring may be necessary. This drug may cause dizziness or seizures when driving or operating machinery, so caution is needed during such activities. In the event of overdose, hallucinations or abnormal behavior may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. This drug is primarily excreted unchanged in urine, so adequate hydration and, if necessary, blood dialysis may be helpful.

Side effects

Agranulocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis, angioedema, hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypokalemia, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, seizures, dizziness, paresthesia, taste disturbance, tremor, vertigo, Torsade de pointes, QT prolongation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal distension, dry mouth, increased ALT, increased AST, elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, cholestasis, jaundice, elevated bilirubin, hepatotoxicity, hepatic failure, hepatocyte necrosis, hepatitis, hepatic injury, rash, itching, urticaria, increased sweating, drug rash, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, exfoliative dermatitis, facial edema, hair loss, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), myalgia, fatigue, malaise, asthenia, fever, hallucinations, paranoid behavior

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this drug in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, avoid storing the drug in excessively hot or cold places, and it is best to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with a blue upper part and a white lower part filled with white powder.

Package unit

100 capsules/bottle, 30 capsules/bottle

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