Fluconazole
Information about Fluconazole
Fluconazole uses
Fluconazole is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
How fluconazole works
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Common side effects of fluconazole
Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Taste change, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Dyspepsia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Anaphylactic reaction, Torsade de pointes, Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Seizure, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Vertigo, Liver failure, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
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Expert advice for Fluconazole
- Your doctor has prescribed Fluconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you develop severe skin rash such as blistering of skin along with fever.
Frequently asked questions for Fluconazole
Fluconazole
Q. What is Fluconazole used for?
Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine. It is used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain) and Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs). Additionally, it is helpful in the treatment of infections caused by Candida found in the bloodstream, body organs (e.g., heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat, and denture sore mouth), and genital thrush (infection of the vagina or penis). It can also be used to treat skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.
Q. Can Fluconazole be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Fluconazole has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of oral contraceptives). It can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Before starting the treatment with Fluconazole inform your doctor if you are taking birth control pills.
Q. Can Fluconazole cause hair loss?
Fluconazole may cause hair loss as a rare side effect. If during the treatment you experience hair loss, inform your doctor.