Drug Uses

Diflucan is used to treat vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infection by Candida), oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis.Diflucan also used to reduce the incidence of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive cytotoxic chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy.

How Taken

Diflucan comes as a capsule and liquid to take in the mouth. Diflucan is usually taken once a day. The liquid must be shaken well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Continue to take Diflucan even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Diflucan without talking to your doctor. Follow your doctor's prescriptions `s attention. Do not take more of this medicine for longer than prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if necessary.

Warnings / Precautions

Do not take Diflucan if you follow a treatment with cisapride (Propulsid). The combination of these two drugs can cause serious heart problems, which can be fatal. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment or may not be able to take Diflucan at all if you have kidney disease or are taking other medications. Tell your doctor your medical history before taking Diflucan. This drug is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the fetus (teratogenic or embryotoxic or other) and no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. It is known that Diflucan passes into breast milk. Therefore, you should not take Diflucan without approval from your doctor if you are pregnant, may become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule. Do not take a double dose closed.

Possible side effects

Some possible side effects, allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of the lips / tongue / face, or hives), rash, liver damage (pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes , abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, or dark urine. If you experience any of these conditions, you should stop taking Diflucan and seek medical advice immediately. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, itching, diarrhea, headache or dizziness. You should consult your doctor if any side effects occur.

Storage

Store Diflucan capsules at room temperature below 30 ° C (86 ° F). Keep away from children and excess heat, light and moisture (not in the bathroom or near a heater). Do not freeze. Diflucan injections Viaflex plastic containers are also available in both sodium chloride and dextrose diluents. These must be kept at temperatures between 5 ° C to 25 ° C to 41 ° F (-77 ° F). Do not freeze.

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, seek medical attention. Some symptoms of Diflucan overdose are-confusion, hallucinations, paranoia, decreased movement, decreased breathing, tearing, salivation, urinary incontinence, convulsions and death.

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Do not drink alcohol during treatment with Diflucan. Both of these affect the liver. Attention, machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

Warning

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