Fluconazole tablet uses

• Fluconazole oral tablet is available as both a generic and a brand-name drug. Brand name: Diflucan. • Fluconazole comes as a tablet or suspension you take by mouth. It also comes in an injectable form that can only be given to you by a healthcare professional. (This article discusses the oral tablet form only.) • Fluconazole oral tablet is used to prevent and treat . • Liver failure warning. This drug may cause you to develop liver failure. Your doctor may check your liver function with blood tests while you take this drug. If you develop liver failure from taking this drug, it’s usually reversible once you stop taking it. • Skin rashes warning. This drug can cause a severe rash that can cause death. You should stop taking the drug if you develop any rashes. • Irregular heart rhythm warning. This drug can change how your heart beats. This change puts you at risk for a life threatening heart rhythm condition called torsades de pointes. Your risk of heart rhythm problems is higher if you were born with a certain heart rhythm condition, you have a low • Adrenal gland problems. This drug can cause you to develop adrenal gland problems. Your adrenal gland produces hormones that affect many normal bodily functions. This problem may be reversible after stopping the drug. • Fetal harm warning. This drug may cause harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor if you can get pregnant. You may need to use birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this dru...

What is this medication? FLUCONAZOLE (floo KON na zole) prevents and treats fungal or yeast infections. It belongs to a group of medications called antifungals. It will not prevent or treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Diflucan What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: • Irregular heartbeat or rhythm • Kidney disease • Liver disease • Low levels of potassium in the blood • An unusual or allergic reaction to fluconazole, other azole antifungals, medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives • Pregnant or trying to get pregnant • Breast-feeding How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take your medication more often than directed. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed. This medication has been used in children as young as 6 months of age. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Wh...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Diflucan Canadian Brand Name • CanesOral Descriptions 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. 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. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Tablet • Powder for Suspension Before Using In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies ...

Diagnosis To diagnose a yeast infection, your doctor may: • Ask questions about your medical history. This might include gathering information about past vaginal infections or sexually transmitted infections. • Perform a pelvic exam. Your doctor examines your external genitals for signs of infection. Next, your doctor places an instrument (speculum) into your vagina to hold the vaginal walls open to examine the vagina and cervix — the lower, narrower part of your uterus. • Test vaginal secretions. Your doctor may send a sample of vaginal fluid for testing to determine the type of fungus causing the yeast infection. Identifying the fungus can help your doctor prescribe more effective treatment for recurrent yeast infections. Treatment Treatment for yeast infections depends on the severity and frequency of your infections. For mild to moderate symptoms and infrequent episodes, your doctor might recommend: • Short-course vaginal therapy. Taking an antifungal medication for three to seven days will usually clear a yeast infection. Antifungal medications — which are available as creams, ointments, tablets and suppositories — include miconazole (Monistat 3) and terconazole. Some of these medications are available over-the-counter and others by prescription only. • Single-dose oral medication. Your doctor might prescribe a one-time, single oral dose of fluconazole (Diflucan). Oral medication isn't recommended if you're pregnant. To manage more-severe symptoms, you might take two ...

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your Take this If you are taking the liquid suspension form of this medication, shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, dosage is also based on This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Take it at the same time each day as directed. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow the Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. Remember that this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of your Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, This drug may rarely cause serious A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Bef...

Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluconazole in children 6 months to 13 years of age. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 months of age. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluconazole in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving fluconazole. Breastfeeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Drug Interactions Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especia...

What Conditions does Fluconazole Treat? • skin infection marked by ulcers - cutaneous leishmaniasis • ringworm of scalp • Candida yeast infection of abdominal cavity lining • ringworm of the hand • ringworm of the groin area • athlete's foot • ringworm of the body • a fungal infection of the skin called tinea versicolor • thrush • candidiasis fungal infection of the oropharynx • a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva • treatment to prevent vulvovaginal yeast infection • urinary tract infection due to Candida albicans fungus • an infection of the mouth, skin, nails or vagina due to Candida fungus • a fungal disease of the nails called dermatophyte onychomycosis • candidiasis yeast infection that spreads throughout body • treatment for prevention of disseminated candidiasis • a fungal infection in the esophagus due to Candida • scattered infection caused by Coccidioides fungus • lung infection caused by Coccidioides fungus • a type of fungal lung infection called histoplasmosis • an infection by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis • an infection due to a fungus • presumed infection in neutropenic patient with fever • a brain infection called cryptococcal meningitis • presence of Candida albicans fungus in the blood • presence of Candida species yeast in the blood