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| Pronunciation |
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 (floo
KOE na
zole) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Diflucan® |
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| Foreign Brand
Names |
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| Oxifungol (Mexico); Zonal (Mexico) |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antifungal Agent, Oral; Antifungal Agent, Parenteral |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to fluconazole or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you are taking
terfenadine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used for the treatment of certain types of fungus
(yeast) infections.
- Sometimes it is used to prevent fungus (yeast)
infections.
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| How does it work? |
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- Fluconazole causes a leakiness in the fungus (yeast) cell that causes
its death.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if this medicine causes an
upset stomach. Take at a similar time every day.
- Do not take antacids or sucralfate within 2 hours of this medicine.
- A liquid (suspension) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Those
who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before
and after medicine is given. Shake well first.
- Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling
better.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
- Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor). Can make infection
more difficult to treat.
- Limit caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate intake.
Use with this medicine may cause nervousness, shakiness, rapid heartbeats, and
anxiety.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Belly pain and cramps.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking
hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
- Diarrhea.
- Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
- Rash. Talk with healthcare provider if one
develops.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Watch for change in temperature or worsening of infection if you are
being treated for an active
infection.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Fever and/or chills, nausea, vomiting, belly pain, feeling tired, dark
urine, yellow eyes/skin, no appetite.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store liquid (suspension) in a tight container at room temperature or
in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Throw away unused portion after 2 weeks.
- Store tablets in a tight container at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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