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Common name
Fulvicin (Griseofulvin)
Synonyms: Amudane, Biogrisin-fp, Delmofulvina, Fulcin, Fulcine, Fulvina, Fulvinil, Fulvistatin, Fungivin, GreosinGresfeed, Gricin, Grifulin, Grifulvin, Grisactin, Griscofulvin, Grisefuline, Griseo, Griseofulvin, Griseomix, Grisetin, Grisofulvin, Grisovin, Grizeoful
Description
Fulvicin (Griseofulvin) is an anti-vehicle. Fulvicin (Griseofulvin) has fungistasis (aimed at halting parasitic fungi) effect on different types of parasitic fungi that cause skin disease in humans.
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Side Effects :
Griseofulvin has been shown to cause liver and thyroid tumors in some animals. You and your doctor should discuss the good this medicine will do, as well as the risks of taking it .
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Confusion; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; skin rash, hives, or itching; soreness or irritation of mouth or tongue
Rare
Numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet; sore throat and fever; yellow eyes or skin Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Headache
Less common
Diarrhea; dizziness; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Contradictions and cautions:
Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to penicillins, penicillamine (e.g., Cuprimine), or griseofulvin. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy—Griseofulvin should not be used during pregnancy. The birth of twins that were joined together has been reported, although rarely, in women who took griseofulvin during the first 3 months of pregnancy. In addition, studies in rats and dogs have shown that griseofulvin causes birth defects and other problems.
Breast-feeding—It is not known if griseofulvin is excreted in breast milk. However, griseofulvin has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children—This medicine has been tested in a limited number of children 2 years of age or older. In effective doses, the medicine has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of griseofulvin in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary.
When you are taking griseofulvin, it is especially important that your health care professional knows if you are taking any of the following:
• Anticoagulants (blood thinners)—Griseofulvin may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulants in some patients
• Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) containing estrogen—Griseofulvin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills, which may result in breakthrough bleeding and unwanted pregnancies
Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of griseofulvin. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
• Liver disease—Griseofulvin may on rare occasion cause side effects affecting the liver
• Lupus erythematosus or lupus-like diseases—Griseofulvin may worsen lupus symptoms in patients who have lupus erythematosus or lupus-like diseases
• Porphyria—Griseofulvin may increase attacks of porphyria in patients with acute intermittent porphyria
Interactions:
Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits to make sure that griseofulvin does not cause unwanted effects.
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) containing estrogen may not work properly if you take them while you are taking griseofulvin. Unplanned pregnancies may occur. You should use a different or additional means of birth control while you are taking griseofulvin and for one month after stopping griseofulvin . If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Griseofulvin may increase the effects of alcohol. If taken with alcohol it may also cause fast heartbeat, flushing, increased sweating, or redness of the face. Therefore, if you have this reaction, do not drink alcoholic beverages while you are taking this medicine, unless you have first checked with your doctor.
This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do other things that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert . If these reactions are especially bothersome, check with your doctor.
Griseofulvin may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight than it is normally. Exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods of time, may cause a skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of the skin, or a severe sunburn. When you begin taking this medicine:
• Stay out of direct sunlight, especially between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., if possible.
• Wear protective clothing, including a hat. Also, wear sunglasses.
• Apply a sun block product that has a skin protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Some patients may require a product with a higher SPF number, especially if they have a fair complexion. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
• Apply a sun block lipstick that has an SPF of at least 15 to protect your lips.
• Do not use a sunlamp or tanning bed or booth.
If you have a severe reaction from the sun, check with your doctor
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