Fluconazole belongs to the group of triazoles, a kind of
anti-fungal drug.
It is used for treating various fungal infections. Fluconazole is considered
as one of the first synthetic triazole antifungal drugs. This medicine is
available in the form of tablets, as a powder for oral suspension, and also
as a sterile solution so as to be injected into the body.
Brand Name of Fluconazole
Diflucan
Why is Fluconazole Used?
- Fluconazole is used for fungal infections. Fungal infections can
invade any part of the body like the mouth, esophagus, lungs, throat,
bladder, genital area, and the blood.
- It may also be effective in treating urinary tract infections, yeast
infections.
- Other infections caused by candida like disseminated infections, even
peritonitis and pneumonia can also be treated by Flucanazole.
- Fluconazole is also used for treating cryptococcal meningitis.
- There are certain fungal infections caused by cancer treatment, bone
marrow transplant, or diseases like AIDS, which usually affects people
with weak immune systems. The intake of Fluconazole Diflucan helps in
preventing these fungal infections.
Working of Fluconazole
The drug acts by preventing and slowing the
fungi growth and thus avoiding any infection. Eg: The growth of fungi that
cause infection.The Food and Drug Administration approved fluconazole in
January 1990.
Dosage of Fluconazole Diflucan
The Dosage will vary depending on
the type of infection and also the body part infected. The usual adult dose
is 50-400 mg daily depending on the type of infection. Diflucan Tablets are
available in 50, 100, 150, 200 mg; Oral Suspension in 10 mg/ml and 40 mg/ml
and Injection in 2 mg/ml.
Side Effects of Fluconazole
The drug has certain side effects, that
can affect individuals in different ways. The following are some of the side
effects, that are often associated with the drug:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Skin Rash
- Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
The drug may affect the foetus and hence, should be avoided by pregnant
women. It also passes into breast milk and hence should be avoided by
doctors. Other serious side effects associated with the medicine are serious
allergic reactions, swelling of tissues, liver dysfunction etc.
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