DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
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FLUCYTOSINE (Paeds) (5-FC) Mechanism of action: Antifungal Ref: 6, 370 Last update: 2022-07-02 |
tablet: 500 mg suspension (BCCH): 100 mg/mL |
Emergency release only -- contact Special Access Program Children and Adults: 12.5-37.5 mg/kg/dose PO Q6H. |
Emergency release only - contact Special Access Program Do not use as a single antifungal agent. Resistance develops quickly when used as monotherapy. Dosage adjustment required in renal impairment. Well absorbed after oral administration and distributes widely, with good penetration into CSF, aqueous humor and peritoneal fluids. ADR: bone marrow suppression, nephrotoxicity, myocardial toxicity, rash, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, GI symptoms, ataxia, confusion, hallucinations. Standard Prescription: flucytosine__mg PO Q H (__mg/kg/24hr) |