Diflucan is an antifungal drug that belongs to a class called triazole. It is a white crystalline powder that is considerably soluble in both water and alcohol. This medicine causes the growth of fungi to slow down allowing the immune system to catch up and act on the infection successfully.
It can treat several fungal infections as well as yeast infections affecting the following areas of the body:
•    Vagina
•    Mouth
•    Throat
•    Esophagus
•    Abdomen
•    Other organs
It is also a good preventive drug for people who have notably low immune system either due to undergoing radioactive therapy or just having a weak body by preventing the growth of fungi in the system.

•    Lactating mothers should not use Diflucan as it can be secreted in human milk and passed on to infants.
•    Can cause serious cardiac arrhythmias or abnormal beating of the heart. Extra care should be given when taken with drugs that may prolong the QT interval of the heart
•    Must not be taken by people who are allergic to azole drugs.
•    Must not be taken together with cisapride (Propulsid) as it is known to cause fatal heart problems.
•    If symptoms like nausea, vomiting, yellow skin and eyes, dark urine, or clay-colored stools arise, stop taking the medicine and contact your physician at once as they may be symptoms of liver damage caused by the drug.

Before taking Diflucan, check with your doctor especially if you previously have or is currently suffering from the following:
•    A history of allergic reaction to Fluconazole or any azole drugs
•    Liver diseases
•    Kidney disease
•    Heart irregularities
•    Family history of long QT syndromes

The dose varies according to the infection that is being treated and the age of the patient. It may come in three forms: a tablet, suspension, or injectable.
Normally taken once a day, for several weeks until the symptoms are gone.
It is very important to follow the doctor's dosing instructions. Follow the treatment to the end, even if you feel an improvement in your health. Stopping treatment to soon may lead to re-infection.


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Missed doses are considered missed. Leave it and take the next scheduled dosage. Do not overdose to compensate for the missed one. If you remember and still with enough time before the next one, take it, if not then proceed with your regular dosing schedule.

During unexpected and emergency situations, Call for help right away and notify your physician for such matter. You may contact a poison control center or have you taken to the nearest hospital for abrupt treatment; if the person is passed out and not breathing, call 911 or your local emergency response team.
Overdosed patients may experience hallucinations as well as experiencing strong fears that someone is out to harm you.

•    Do not share this medication to anybody else without prescription.
•    Do not take together with Propulsid

The following side effects have been noticed: fever or chills, rash or itching, dark urine, pale stools, bleeding or unusual bruising, yellowing of the whites of the eyes or yellowing of skin.

Other side effects include:
•    Blistering and red skin rash
•    Unusual weakening of the body
•    Convulsions
•    Bruising or bleeding
•    Pain in the upper right side of the stomach
•    Hives
•    Swelling in the face and other parts of the body


It is not recommended in women who are pregnant/intend to become pregnant, nursing.

Drug interactions have the tendency to change the effectiveness of either medicine.
•    Hydrochlorothiazide (reduces elimination of diflucan by the kidney)
•    Rifampin (reduces effectiveness by lowering concentration of fluconazole in the liver)
•    Warfarin (increased tendency of bleeding)
•    Dilantin
•    Retrovir
•    Theophylline
•    Tolbutamide
•    Glyburide
•    Glipizide
•    Triazolam
•    Midazolam