Medication Usage
Fluconazole is indicated for the treatment of:
-Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida).
-Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis.
-Cryptococcal meningitis.
Fluconazole is also indicated to decrease the incidence of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
Medication Consumption
Fluconazole comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Fluconazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Continue to take Fluconazole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Fluconazole without talking to your doctor.
Warnings/Cautions
Do not take Fluconazole if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid). Combined with cisapride (Propulsid), Fluconazole could cause serious, even fatal, heart problems.
Before taking Fluconazole, tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, especially kidney disease, or if you take other medicines. You may not be able to take Fluconazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment.
Fluconazole is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Fluconazole without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Fluconazole passes into breast milk and may be harmful to a nursing baby. For this reason, Fluconazole should not be taken by nursing mothers. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Serious Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Fluconazole and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); liver damage (pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, or dark urine); or
a rash.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. If you experience any of the following side effects, continue taking Fluconazole and talk to your doctor: nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; diarrhea; headache; dizziness; fatigue; or itching.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How Kept
Store pills below 86°F (30°C). Protect from freezing. Fluconazole injections in Viaflex Plus plastic containers are available in both sodium chloride and dextrose diluents. Store between 77°F (25°C) and 41°F (5°C). Brief exposure up to 104°F (40°C) does not adversely affect the product. Protect from freezing.
Possible Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Fluconazole overdose include confusion, hallucinations, paranoia, decreased movement, decreased breathing, tearing eyes, drooling, urinary incontinence, seizures, and death.
Special Information
Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking Fluconazole. Alcohol and Fluconazole can both affect the liver.
Use caution when driving or performing other hazardous activities. Fluconazole may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
Information Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
