Diflucan is an antifungal antibiotic. Diflucan 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.
Why do some drugs have different names?
These are trade or brand names registered by the manufacturer. In different countries manufacturers will often use different trade names. The medications have the same active ingredients, but may look different and have a different trade name.
Prescribed for
Oral, esophageal, urinary, vaginal and possibly other organ infections caused by the fungus Candida. Fluconazole has also been used in the fungal infection Cryptococcus.
Dosing
Fluconazole is taken orally or by intravenous injection. Modified dosing is needed if the patient has impaired renal function or if taking certain other medications at the same time. Please consult your pharmacist or physician if taking other medications with fluconazole. This drug can be used in children and has been effective down to the age of 6 months of age. Fluconazole can cause liver damage in rare cases and the liver should be monitored if taken for several days.
Pregnancy
Use of fluconazole in pregnancy is not usually recommended.
Side effects
The incidence of side effects from this medication is relatively high (up to 25%) Many (13%) may get headaches. Some patients develop nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea or dizziness. Severe skin rash may occur but is uncommon.
