Fluconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, including vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis [inflammation of the lining of the stomach], and infections that may occur in different parts of the body), or fungal (cryptococcal) meningitis. It is also used in children on life support called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast, or preventing its growth. Fluconazole is also used to prevent candidiasis in patients having bone marrow transplants who receive cancer or radiation treatment.
Direction to Use:
DIFLUCAN® ONE is administered orally. Use in AdultsFor vaginal candidiasis, fluconazole 150 mg (DIFLUCAN® ONE) should beadministered as a single oral dose. The median time to onset of symptom relief following a 150 mg single oral dose for thetreatment of vaginal candidiasis is one day. The range of time to onset of symptomrelief is one hour to nine days. Use in ChildrenSingle dose fluconazole is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of ageexcept under doctor supervision.
Side Effects
Common fluconazole side effects include nausea, headache, and stomach pain. Diarrhea is also possible. Mild side effects tend to resolve on their own or go away when you finish your treatment course. Serious fluconazole side effects such as skin rash, liver damage, and heart rhythm changes are also possible
References:Diflucanis used to treat fungal infections of the vagina (such as yeast infections and vaginal candidiasis). Diflucan works by preventing the growth of fungus and clearing the infection. It is taken orally with or without food. It is important to follow the instructions given by your doctor to maximize its effectiveness.
Diflucan is used to treat:
• Vaginal yeast infections
• Vaginal candidiasis
• Yeast infections caused by Candida albicans
• Candidiasis and candidiasis caused by Candida, including Candida vulglammica, Candida dymoscelis, Candida tropicalis, Candida krusei, Candida parapsor-vulgaris, Candida pertenue, Candida prostatitis, Candida sinensis, Candida spp, and Candida urealyticum
Diflucan is also used to treat vaginal candidiasis caused by Candida albicans in women who have undergone hysterectomy due to a vaginal candidiasis. Diflucan is usually taken for 3 days after a vaginal yeast infection. If you have had vaginal yeast infections, you should use Diflucan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions when taking Diflucan. Do not take it for longer than 14 days, because the effects of Diflucan may last for a few days.
Diflucan (Diflucan 150 mg)is used to treat vaginal yeast infections, yeast infections, and candidiasis caused by Candida albicans in women who have undergone hysterectomy due to a vaginal candidiasis. It is taken for 3 days after a vaginal yeast infection.
Take Diflucan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions while taking Diflucan. It is important to take the medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you. Do not take the medicine more often than directed. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed one.
Diflucan is best taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. You should take this medicine for as long as your doctor or pharmacist has prescribed it for you. You can take it with or without food.
If you have any questions about diflucan, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Diflucan side effects may occur. Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness. These side effects are usually mild and will subside within a few days of taking diflucan. Less common side effects may include skin reactions, such as itching, swelling, or redness, or an unusual increase in sensitivity to sunlight. If you experience any severe side effects or you think you have a medical emergency, immediately contact your doctor.
In rare cases, Diflucan may cause serious side effects in rare cases. This is more likely to occur if you take the medicine with a long-term condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Diflucan may also cause more serious side effects if you take the medicine with certain other medicines, such as antacids or sucralfate, because they affect how the body metabolizes Diflucan.
Thrush is a fungal infection, commonly caused by a type of yeast called candida. Although candida is naturally present in the body, an imbalance can trigger thrush symptoms. Fluconazole 150mg (also known as Diflucan and other brand names) kills certain types of fungi and restores your body's natural balance.
Fluconazole treatment for thrush is simple - just one capsule to be swallowed with a glass of water. You can take this medicine at any time of day, with or without a meal.
Women taking fluconazole should see an improvement within a few days. Some women will notice improvement in 24 hours.
For men, the condition can take a little longer to clear up. The symptoms should clear up within a few days, although this can take up to a week.
If your condition hasn't cleared up within one week, you should consult a doctor.
Thrush is an infection which can occur without sexual contact, so it is not a sexually transmitted disease. However, the infection can be passed on during sex, so it is recommended that you should not have sex until the infection has cleared up.
If you regularly suffer from thrush, then it's advisable that both you and your partner have thrush treatment at the same time.
Taking too much can make you unwell, so contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately if you take more than you should.
As with any medicine, there are side effects. Although a serious allergic reaction to fluconazole is rare. Common side effects (occurring in one in ten patients) include nausea, stomach discomfort, diarrhoea, wind, rash and headache. However, these side effects are usually mild and don't tend to last long. If symptoms persist, or are particularly severe, contact your doctor.
A full list of side effects is available in the manufacturer's.
You should not take fluconazole while you are pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
Do not take fluconazole if you've ever had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients or any other medicines which you have taken to treat a fungal infection.
Tell your doctor before taking fluconazole if:
Tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking, or have recently taken before taking fluconazole.
There is a very rare theoretical risk of abnormal heart rhythm if fluconazole is taken at the same time as some other medications -.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking, or plan to take. Also you should tell your doctor you have taken fluconazole before starting to take any new medications within 7 days of receiving fluconazole. Be sure to mention any of the following: amitriptyline; amphotericin B (Abelcet, AmBisome); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc, in Caduet, in Lotrel, others), felodipine, isradipine, and nifedipine (Adalat, Afeditab, Procardia); carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol); celecoxib (Celebrex, in Consensi); cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) such as atorvastatin (Lipitor, in Caduet), fluvastatin (Lescol), and simvastatin (Zocor, in Vytorin); cyclophosphamide; cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune); diuretics ('water pills') such as hydrochlorothiazide ( Microzide, in Diovan HCT, in Tribenzor, others ); isoniazid (Laniazid, in Rifamate,in Rifater); losartan (Cozaar, in Hyzaar); methadone (Methadose); midazolam (Seizalam); nevirapine (Viramune); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, in Treximet, in Vimovo); oral contraceptives (birth control pills); oral medication for diabetes such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase), and tolbutamide; nortriptyline (Pamelor); phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); prednisone (Rayos); rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, in Rifamate, in Rifater); saquinavir (Invirase); sirolimus (Rapamune); tacrolimus (Astagraf, Prograf); theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Theochron); tofacitinib (Xeljanz); triazolam (Halcion); valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote); vinblastine; vincristine (Marqibo); vitamin A; voriconazole (Vfend); and zidovudine (Retrovir, in Combivir, in Trizivir). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Many other medications may also interact with fluconazole, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.
tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to fluconazole, diflucan, vinodoride, fluconazole, moxifloxacin, nefazodone, mupirocin, paracetamol, orsacrolimidFluconazole is an antifungal that may cause serious side effects, including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Tell your doctor if you are taking fluconazole to treat yeast infections.
if you are taking fluconazole to treat fungal infections tell your doctor if you are taking rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, in Rifater) to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections. If you are taking fluconazole for infections of the skin and soft tissue, the dose may be lowered by the doctor.if you are taking any other medication to treat bacterial infections tell your doctor if you are taking other medications that may affect your dose of fluconazole, even if you do not have the medical condition of of your condition. Tell your doctor if you are taking other medications that may interact with fluconazole, including alli, taxanes, macrolide antibiotics, anti-seizure medications, and phenothiazines. Tell your doctor if you are taking other medications that lower your blood pressure.
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