Fluconazole

Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood. Fluconazole is also used to prevent fungal infection in people who have a weak immune system caused by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS.

Introduction #

Generic name: Fluconazole (oral/injection)

Dosage forms: intravenous solution (200 mg/100 mL-0.9%; 400 mg/200 mL-0.9%); oral powder for reconstitution (10 mg/mL; 40 mg/mL) oral tablet (100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg; 50 mg)

Drug class: Azole antifungals

Uses #

Treatment of Fungal infections

Benefits #

• Fluka 150 Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi that causes the infection. It helps treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body.

• The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Directions to use #

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluka 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works #

Fluka 150 Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Side effects #

Fluconazole may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out)

• Seizure (convulsions)

• Skin rash or skin lesions

• Liver problems–loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects of fluconazole may include:

• Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, upset stomach

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Changes in your sense of taste.

Warnings #

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

What drugs will affect fluconazole? #

• Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

• Fluconazole can cause a serious heart problem. Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines for infections, asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, depression, mental illness, cancer, malaria, or HIV.

• Many drugs can affect fluconazole, and some drugs should not be used at the same time. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.