Drug Name

Grifulvin V (Griseofulvin)

Drug Uses

This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, fingernails as well as toenails.

How Taken

Take as directed by mouth. It is best used with a meal, containing a moderate amount of overweight. It may take from several days to several months to total the treatment. This depends upon the type as well as location of the infection. Continue to take this medication until the filled prescribed amount is finished even incase symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too beginning may allow the infection to continue, resulting in a return of the infection.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Grifulvin V inhibits fungal mitosis by disrupting the mitotic spindle through interaction with polymerized microtubules.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take incase it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose as well as resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from sunlight as well as moisture.

Warnings/Precautions

This medication should not be used incase you possess confident health examination conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist incase you have: blood disorder (porphyria), very bad liver disease (hepatic failure).Avoid alcoholic beverages while you are using this drug unless your doctor gives permission. Drinking alcohol during treatment with this drug could result in a rapid heart rate as well as flushing of the skin. Grifulvin V may increase your sensitivity to sunlight (sunburn-like effect). Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps. Take a sunscreen as well as wear protective clothing when outdoors. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. Incase you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Take of a reliable form of birth control is recommended during treatment with grifulvin V as well as for one month after the drug is stopped. Incase you are planning to become pregnant within one month after treatment, the manufacturer recommends avoiding this drug. Due to potential harmful effects on human sperm, the manufacturer recommends that males wait at least six months after completing grifulvin V treatment before attempting to father a child. It is not known incase this drug passes into breast milk. Due to the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Likely Side Effects

Headache, diarrhea, nausea, gas, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or increased sensitivity to sunlight (sunburn-like effect) may occur. Incase these symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.Notify your doctor immediately incase you develop: yellowing of eyes or skin, signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat), soreness of the mouth or tongue, mental/mood changes, tingling or numbness of the hands/feet. In the unlikely event you possess an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate health examination attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: skin rash, hives, itching, swelling, very bad dizziness, trouble breathing. Incase you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

More Information

This medication is prescribed for your current condition only. Do not take it for another infection or share it with someone else. Another infection later on may require a dissimilar medicine.