Ancobon
Generic name:flucytosine [ floo-SYE-toe-seen ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antifungals
What is Ancobon?
Ancobon is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Ancobon is used to treat serious fungal infections of the blood, lungs, heart, central nervous system, and urinary tract.
Ancobon is sometimes given with another medicine called amphotericin B.
Ancobon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before you take Ancobon, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Ancobon if you are allergic to it.
To make sure Ancobon is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
a blood cell disorder or bone marrow disease;
weak immune system (caused by radiation or by using medicine that causes bone marrow suppression); or
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium in your blood).
It is not known whether Ancobon will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether flucytosine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I take Ancobon?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
While using Ancobon, you may need frequent blood tests.
Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Ancobon may cause nausea and vomiting. If you take more than one capsule per dose, swallow one capsule at a time over a 15-minute period to help prevent nausea and vomiting.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medicine. Ancobon will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.