Cytorx 500mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-fungal agents used to treat yeast and fungal infections caused by Candida and/or Cryptococcus. Fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungus.

Cytorx 500mg Tablet contains Flucytosine, which works by interfering with the synthesis of fungal protein and DNA. Thereby, it helps treat fungal infections.

In some cases, Cytorx 500mg Tablet may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Cytorx 500mg Tablet . Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Cytorx 500mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-fungal agents used to treat yeast and fungal infections caused by Candida and/or Cryptococcus. Cytorx 500mg Tablet contains Flucytosine, which works by interfering with the synthesis of fungal protein and DNA. Thereby, it helps treat fungal infections.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea

Do not take Cytorx 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have/had kidney or liver disease, bone marrow problems, blood cell disorder, weak immune system, electrolyte imbalance or if you are using any medicine which are irreversible inhibitors of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase enzyme (DPD) such as brivudine, sorivudine and their analogues or have used them in the last 4 weeks. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking a chemotherapy agent (cytosine arabinoside), drugs which impair glomerular filtration, bisphosphonate (zoledronic acid), or pain killers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have kidney dysfunction, myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels).

• ZOLEDRONIC ACID
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• IBUPROFEN

• Eat a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight.
• Follow a low-sugar diet.
• A diet supporting gut health may help prevent infections.
• Include fresh fruits, vegetables and good fats.
• Avoid gluten, alcohol, and certain dairy products.

• The doctor may advise regular blood tests, kidney and liver function tests during treatment.
• Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months after the last dose.
• Men must use reliable contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.
• The contraception must be prolonged for an additional 2 months in case of reduced kidney function.

Fungal infection: Fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungus. The fungi may invade the tissues and cause a disease confined to the skin, spread into the tissue, organs and bones, or affect the whole body. Symptoms include fatigue, headache, muscle or joint pain, itchy or scaly skin, weight loss, chest pain, and night sweats.