Canex 400 mg Tablet

Canex 400 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains fluconazole 400 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the triazole class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections, including infections that affect the mouth, throat, lungs, bloodstream, or other parts of the body when prescribed. Because Canex 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, it is typically used when a doctor has decided that this dose is appropriate for the infection being treated.

How it works: Fluconazole works by blocking a substance fungi need to build their cell walls, which stops the fungus from growing and helps clear the infection. Because Canex 400 mg Tablet is taken by mouth, it reaches the body through the digestive tract and treats infections from the inside.

Canex 400 mg Tablet is a high-strength fluconazole tablet, so it is not the same as lower-strength tablets that are used for smaller or more gradual doses. A doctor may choose this strength when a full 400 mg dose is needed, such as for certain serious or difficult-to-treat infections, or when the prescribed regimen calls for a larger single dose. The tablet form is convenient for adults who can swallow tablets and need an exact, physician-directed dose.

• Treatment of certain Candida infections
• Serious yeast infections
• Fungal infections of the mouth or throat
• Systemic fungal infections when prescribed
• Prevention of fungal infection in some high-risk patients

• Swallow Canex 400 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; the 400 mg strength is a high-dose tablet and should not be repeated or split into extra doses without medical advice.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed daily dosing.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your clinician specifically instructs you to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Canex 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of fluconazole per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once, once daily, or on another schedule your doctor prescribes; the maximum amount per day depends on the specific treatment plan and should only be set by a clinician. This is a higher-strength fluconazole tablet, so the exact dose and duration must be individualized by your doctor.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fluconazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Rash
• These effects may be more noticeable if 400 mg is taken as a higher single dose

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of heart rhythm problems before taking Canex 400 mg Tablet.
• This higher-strength tablet should only be used as prescribed; do not use it for self-treatment of an unclear infection.
• Fluconazole can interact with many medicines, so your full medication list must be reviewed before use.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or if your clinician advises caution because of liver concerns.
• Use extra caution if you take medicines that can affect the heart rhythm.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Some diabetes medicines that can lower blood sugar
• QT-prolonging medicines or other drugs that affect heart rhythm
• Certain seizure medicines or rifampin

Store Canex 400 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.