Afitra Dusting Powder

Afitra Dusting Powder

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Afitra Dusting Powder. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Afitra Dusting Powder and its role in your treatment plan.

Information about Afitra Dusting Powder (Brand: Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) - Uses: Treatment of Fungal infections

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  • MRP: ₹ 161.5
  • Packing: 50.0 gm in 1 packet
  • Salt Combination: Itraconazole (NA)
  • Brand: Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
  • Uses: Treatment of Fungal infections

Description

  • Afitra Dusting Powder belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals
  • It works by stopping the growth of fungi 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 destroying the fungal cell membrane
  • Afitra Dusting Powder should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor
  • It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with food
  • To get the most benefit, Take Afitra Dusting Powder at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days
  • If you stop the treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment
  • Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.
  • The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dizziness, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and dyspepsia
  • You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects
  • Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction like severe skin rash, tingling, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to
  • Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a history of heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice)
  • This medicine may not be suitable for you
  • If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Afitra Dusting Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Kidney: CAUTION: Afitra Dusting Powder should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Afitra Dusting Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Afitra Dusting Powder may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Afitra Dusting Powder can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Afitra Dusting Powder is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Afitra Dusting Powder may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Afitra Dusting Powder. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Therapeutic class: ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Azoles {Triazoles}

Uses

Uses of Afitra Dusting Powder

  • In Treatment of Fungal infections Afitra Dusting Powder is an antifungal medicine
  • It is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by fungi
  • It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi
  • This provides relief from various symptoms caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process
  • You should keep taking the medicine until you complete the dose even if you get better
  • This will prevent the infection from returning.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Afitra Dusting Powder, 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.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Afitra Dusting Powder
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache

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