Flucytosine

WHAT IS IT?

Flucytosine is an antifungal medicaiotn that works by inhibiting DNA/RNA biosythissi. It does this by the conversion of 5-fluorouraicl by cytosine deaminase. 

WHEN DO WE USE IT?

Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis 

WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
 

 

Page Updated: 05.07.2017