| Drug Name |
FLUCONAZOLE |
| Active Ingredient(s) |
FLUCONAZOLE |
Form(s) and
Strength(s) Available |
TABLET; ORAL:100MG ;150MG ;200MG ;50MG |
Product Information / Press Release
FLUCONAZOLE (Diflucan®) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. It treats serious fungal infections found throughout the body. These include oral candidiasis or thrush infections of the mouth or throat, vaginal yeast infections, candidal infection of the urinary tract, meningitis, and others. Generic fluconazole tablets are not yet available.
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
diabetes
kidney disease
liver disease
other chronic illness
an unusual or allergic reaction to fluconazole, or other azole medicines, other foods, dyes or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
Take fluconazole tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course of tablets prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you feel better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice
What other medicines can interact with fluconazole?
amphotericin B
cyclosporine
medicines for diabetes that are taken by mouth
phenytoin
rifampin
warfarin
water pills
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
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