Prospect: information for the user
Fluconazole Altan 2 mg/ml solution for infusion EFG
fluconazole
Read this prospect carefully before starting to use this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
1. What is Fluconazole Altan and for what it is used
2. What you need to know before starting to use Fluconazole Altan
3. How to use Fluconazole Altan
4. Possible adverse effects
5. Storage of Fluconazole Altan
6. Contents of the package and additional information
Fluconazol Altan is one of the medicationsin the group called “antifungals”. The active ingredient is fluconazole.
Fluconazole is used to treatinfections caused by fungi,and it may also be used to prevent the onset of a fungal infection. The most common cause of fungal infections is a yeast calledCandida.
Adults
Your doctor may prescribe this medication to treat the following types of fungal infections:
Your doctor may also prescribe Fluconazole to:
Childrenand adolescents(from0 to17 years)
Your doctor may prescribe this medication to treat the following types of fungal infections:
Your doctor may also give you Fluconazole to:
-si es alérgico al fluconazol, a otros medicamentos que haya tomado para tratar infecciones fúngicas o a alguno de los demás componentes de este medicamento (incluidos en la sección 6). Los síntomas pueden incluir picor, enrojecimiento de la piel o dificultad para respirar
-si está tomando astemizol, terfenadina (medicamentos antihistamínicos para tratar las alergias).
Advertencias y precauciones
Consulte a sumédico farmacéutico o enfermero antes de usar Fluconazol Altan:
Se han notificado reacciones cutáneas graves, incluida la reacción a fármacos con eosinofilia y síntomas sistémicos (DRESS), en relación con el tratamiento con fluconazol. Deje de usar Fluconazol Altan y busque atención médica inmediatamente si nota alguno de los síntomas relacionados con estas reacciones cutáneas graves que se describen en la sección 4.
Hable con su médico o farmacéutico si la infección por hongos no mejora, ya que puede ser necesario un tratamiento antifúngico alternativo.
Otros medicamentos y Fluconazol Altan
Informe a su médico o farmacéutico si está tomando, ha tomado recientemente o pudiera tener que tomar cualquier otro medicamento.
Informe inmediatamente a su médico si está tomando astemizol, terfenadina (un antihistamínico para tratar las alergias), cisaprida (utilizado para las molestias de estómago), pimozida (utilizada para tratar enfermedades mentales), quinidina (utilizada para tratar arritmias del corazón) o eritromicina (un antibiótico para tratar infecciones), ya que estos medicamentos no se deben tomar con Fluconazol Altan (ver sección: “No use Fluconazol Altan”).
Hay algunos medicamentos que pueden interaccionar con Fluconazol Altan. Asegúrese de que su médico sabe si está tomando alguno de los siguientes medicamentos ya que se puede necesitar un ajuste de dosis o un seguimiento para comprobar que los medicamentos tienen todavía el efecto deseado:
Embarazo y lactancia
Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia, cree que podría estar embarazada o tiene intención de quedarse embarazada, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de utilizar este medicamento.
Si está planeando quedarse embarazada, se recomienda que espere una semana después de una dosis única de fluconazol antes de quedarse embarazada.
Para ciclos de tratamiento con fluconazol más largos, consulte a su médico sobre la necesidad de utilizar métodos anticonceptivos adecuados durante el tratamiento, cuyo uso deberá mantenerse durante una semana después de la última dosis.
No debe tomar Fluconazol Altan si está embarazada, cree que podría estar embarazada o tiene intención de quedarse embarazada o de dar el pecho, a menos que su médico se lo haya indicado.Si se queda embarazada mientras toma este medicamento o en el plazo de una semana tras la dosis más reciente, consulte a su médico.
Fluconazol tomado durante el primer o el segundo trimestre del embarazo puede aumentar el riesgo de aborto espontáneo. Fluconazol durante el primer trimestre puede aumentar el riesgo de que un bebé nazca con anomalías congénitas que afecten al corazón, a los huesos y/o músculos.
Se han notificado casos de bebés nacidos con anomalías congénitas que afectan al cráneo, los oídos y los huesos del muslo y del codo en mujeres tratadas durante tres meses o más con dosis altas (400-800 mg diarios) de fluconazol por coccidioidomicosis. La relación entre el fluconazol y estos casos no está clara.
Puede continuar dando el pecho tras la toma de una única dosis de 150 mg de fluconazol.
No debe dar el pecho si está tomando dosis repetidas de fluconazol.
Conducción y uso de máquinas
Cuando vaya a conducir vehículos o manejar máquinas debe tener en cuenta que ocasionalmente pueden producirse mareos o convulsiones.
Fluconazol Altan contiene sodio
Este medicamento contiene 177 mg de sodio (componente principal de la sal de mesa/para cocinar) en cada bolsa de 50 ml. Esto equivale al 8,9% de la ingesta diaria máxima de sodio recomendada para un adulto.
Este medicamento contiene 354 mg de sodio (componente principal de la sal de mesa/para cocinar) en cada bolsa de 100 ml. Esto equivale al 17,7% de la ingesta diaria máxima de sodio recomendada para un adulto.
Este medicamento contiene 709 mg de sodio (componente principal de la sal de mesa/para cocinar) en cada bolsa de 200 ml. Esto equivale al 35,5% de la ingesta diaria máxima de sodio recomendada para un adulto.
Hable con su farmacéutico o médico si necesita fluconazol a diario durante un periodo de tiempo prolongado, especialmente si le han aconsejado una dieta baja en sal.
Your doctor or nurse will administer this medication through a slow injection (infusion) directly into your vein. Fluconazol Altan is supplied as a solution. It does not need to be diluted. Additional information for healthcare professionals is provided in the final section of this leaflet.
The recommended dose of this medication for different types of infections is indicated below. Check with your doctor or nurse if you are unsure whether you should receive treatment with Fluconazol Altan.
Adults
Condition | Dose |
To treat cryptococcal meningitis. | 400 mg on the first day and subsequently 200 mg to 400 mg once a day for6 to8 weeks or longer if necessary. In some cases, the dose is increased to 800 mg. |
To prevent the recurrence of cryptococcal meningitis | 200 mg once a day until your doctor tells you to stop. |
To treat coccidioidomycosis | 200 mg to 400 mg once a day from 11 months to 24 months or longer if necessary. In some cases, the dose is increased to 800 mg. |
To treat internal fungal infections caused byCandida | 800 mg on the first day and subsequently 400 mg once a day until your doctor tells you to stop. |
To treat mucosal infections affecting the oral mucosa, throat, or associated with dental prostheses | 200 mg to 400 mg on the first day and subsequently 100 mg to 200 mg until your doctor tells you to stop. |
To treat mucosal candidiasis – the dose depends on the location of the infection | 50 mg to 400 mg once a day for7 to30 days until your doctor tells you to stop. |
To prevent the recurrence of mucosal infections affecting the oral mucosa and throat | 100 mg to 200 mg once a day, or 200 mg three times a week, as long as you continue to be at risk of developing an infection. |
To prevent the development of an infection caused byCandida(if your immune system is weakened and does not function properly) | 200 mg to 400 mg once a day as long as you continue to be at risk of developing an infection. |
Adolescents aged12 to17 years old
Follow the dose indicated by your doctor (either the adult dose or the pediatric dose).
Children up to 11 years old
The maximum daily dose for children is 400 mg per day.
The dose will be based on the child's weight in kilograms.
Condition | Daily dose |
Mucosal candidiasis and throat infections caused byCandida– the dose and duration of treatment depend on the severity of the infection and its location. | 3 mg per kg of body weight once a day (the first day may be 6 mg per kg of body weight) |
Cryptococcal meningitis or internal fungal infections caused byCandida | 6 mg to 12 mg per kg of body weight once a day |
To prevent the recurrence of cryptococcal meningitis | 6 mg per kg of body weight once a day |
To prevent the child from developing an infection caused byCandida(if your immune system does not function properly) | 3 mg to 12 mg per kg of body weight |
Use in children aged0 to4 weeks old
Use in children aged3 to4 weeks old:
Use in children under 2 weeks:
Geriatric patients
The usual adult dose, unless you have kidney problems.
Patients with kidney problems
Your doctor may change your dose, depending on how well your kidneys are functioning.
If you receive more Fluconazol Altan than you should
If you are concerned that you may have been given too much Fluconazol Altan, consult your doctor or nurse immediately. You can also call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount taken. Symptoms of a possible overdose may include hearing, seeing, feeling, and thinking things that are not real (hallucinations and paranoid behavior).
If you forget to administer Fluconazol Altan
Since this medication will be administered under strict medical supervision, it is unlikely that you will forget a dose. However, if you think you may have missed a dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have any other questions about the use of thismedication, ask your doctor,pharmacist, or nurse.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Stop using Fluconazol Altan and seek medical attentionimmediatelyif you notice any of the following symptoms:
Some people developallergic reactions, although severe allergic reactions are rare. If you have any side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effect not mentioned in this leaflet. If you have any of the following symptoms,inform your doctor immediately
Fluconazol Altan may affect your liver.The signs that indicate liver problems are:
If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using Fluconazol Altan andinform your doctor immediately
Other side effects
In addition, if you consider that any of the side effects you are experiencing are severe or if you notice any side effect not mentioned in this leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Less frequent side effects (may affect up to1 in 100 people):
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):
Unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data):
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use: www.notificaram.es.
By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Once opened, the product must be used immediately. Once opened, unused infusions must be discarded. This medication is for single use only.
Do not use this medication if you observe visible particles or if the solution is not transparent or colorless.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications that you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Fluconazol Altan
Appearance of Fluconazol Altan infusion solution and packaging contentsand contents of the packaging
Not all packaging sizes may be commercially available.
Marketing authorization holder and responsible manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder:
Altan Pharmaceuticals, S.A.
c/ Cólquide, 6 Portal 2, 1st Floor. Office F, Prisma Building
28230 Las Rozas
Madrid
Spain
Responsible manufacturer:
Altan Pharmaceuticals, S.A.
Polígono Industrial de Bernedo s/n
01118 -Bernedo (Álava)
Spain
Last review date of this leaflet:February2024
The detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS):http://www.aemps.gob.es/
The following information is provided only for doctors and other healthcare professionals:
Intravenous infusion should be administered at a rate not exceeding 10 ml/min. Fluconazol Altanis formulated with a sodium chloride 9mg/ml (0.9%) infusion solution. Each 200mg (100ml vial) contains 15mmol of Na+ and Cl-. Due to the fact that Fluconazol Altanis available in the form of a diluted sodium chloride solution, in patients with sodium or fluid restrictions, the administration rate of the fluid should be taken into account.
Fluconazole for intravenous infusion is compatible with the following fluids:
a) Dextrose 5% and 20%b) Ringer's solution
c) Hartmann's solution
d) Potassium chloride in dextrose
e) Sodium bicarbonate 4.2% and 5%
f) Aminosina 3.5%
g) Sodium chloride9 mg/ml (0.9%)
h) Dialaflex (intraperitoneal dialysis solution 6.36%).
Fluconazole may be infused through an existing line with one of the listed fluids. Although no specific incompatibilities have been described, it is not recommended to mixFluconazol Altanwith other medications before infusion.
The infusion solution is for single use.
From a microbiological point of view, the dilutions should be used immediately. If not used immediately, the storage times and conditions in use are the responsibility of the user and are normally not more than 24 hours at a temperature of 2 to 8 °C, unless the dilution has been prepared in facilities with controlled and validated aseptic conditions.
The dilution should be prepared in aseptic conditions. Before administration, the solution should be inspected to check that there are no visible particles or discoloration. Only the solution should be used if it is transparent and free of particles.
The disposal of unused medication and all materials that have come into contact with it will be carried out in accordance with local regulations.
Have questions about this medication or your symptoms? Connect with a licensed doctor for guidance and personalized care.