Summary
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat and prevent fungal infections, including yeast infections, meningitis, and other infections caused by the fungus Candida. It works by blocking the ability of the fungi Candida and Cryptococcus to reproduce, and can cause serious side effects such as liver damage, severe skin itching, and torsades de pointes.
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It is important to talk to your doctor before taking fluconazole, as it can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs.
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Fluconazole is available as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth.
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The length of treatment depends on the condition and how well the patient responds to the medication.
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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 …
Fluconazole (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic
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Summary
Fluconazole is a medication used to prevent and treat candidiasis, meningitis, and other fungus infections caused by the fungus Candida. It works by blocking the ability of the fungi Candida and Cryptococcus to reproduce, and can cause serious side effects such as liver damage, liver damage, and torsades de pointes. It is important to talk to your doctor before taking fluconazole, as it can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs, and can cause serious side effects such as liver damage, severe skin itching, and torsades de pointes.
Fluconazole: Side effects, dosage, uses, and more - Medical News Today
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Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections, including yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach), abdomen (area between the chest and…
Fluconazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information
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Fluconazole is primarily fungistatic; however, it may be fungicidal against certain organisms in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus. Pharmacokinetics. Following oral dosing, fluconazole is almost completely absorbed within two hours.…
Fluconazole - Wikipedia
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Fluconazole capsules can be sold to the public for vaginal candidiasis and associated candidal balanitis in those aged 16–60 years, in a container or packaging containing not more than 150…
Fluconazole | Drugs | BNF | NICE
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