Fluconazole Antifungal Medication Information

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Is fluconazole a triazole antifungal?

Fluconazole belongs to a class of drugs called triazole antifungals. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions. Fluconazole works by blocking the ability of the fungi Candida and Cryptococcus to reproduce.

What are the side effects of fluconazole?

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);

What is fluconazole used for?

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. Fluconazole is also used to treat a certain type of meningitis in people with HIV or AIDS. Fluconazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Is fluconazole a prescription drug?

Fluconazole is a prescription drug. It comes as a tablet, a suspension you take by mouth, and an injection that can only be given by a healthcare professional. This article discusses the oral tablet form only. Fluconazole oral tablet is available as both a generic drug and as the brand-name drug Diflucan.

How does fluconazole work?

Fluconazole is in a class of antifungals called triazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection. How should this medicine be used? Fluconazole comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day, with or without food.

What information is available on fluconazole?

More information is available on fluconazole including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions, whether the medicine is available at a government subsidised price on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) as well as other useful information.

What is fluconazole Sandoz used for?

Fluconazole Sandoz is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections. Fluconazole Sandoz belongs to a group of medicines called azole antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of the fungal and yeast organisms causing your infection. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Fluconazole Sandoz has been prescribed for you.

Is fluconazole a generic?

Fluconazole is available as a generic medication. In 2021, it was the 165th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3 million prescriptions. Fluconazole is a first-generation triazole antifungal medication.

What Is Fluconazole

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Fluconazole Information

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