| Why
is Diflucan prescribed?
Diflucan is used to treat pneumonia, meningitis, and fungal infections
of the mouth, throat, liver, kidneys, heart, urinary tract, and
abdomen. It also has been used to treat vaginal infections and oral
thrush in certain patients. Fluconazole is sometimes prescribed
for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How
should Diflucan be used?
Diflucan 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 Diflucan 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 Diflucan even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Fluconazole
without talking to your doctor.
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Prescribing Information
What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking diflucan, --
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Diflucan
or any other drugs.
-- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants ('blood thinners')
such as warfarin (Coumadin), antiviral agents such as zidovudine
(Retrovir, AZT), astemizole (Hismanal), asthma medication, cisapride
(Propulsid), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), didanosine (DDI),
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), medications for stomach problems such
as cimetidine (Tagamet), oral contraceptives, oral medicine for
diabetes, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin
(Rifadin, Rimactane), tacrolimus (Prograf), terfenadine (Seldane),
and vitamins.
-- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver
disease or a history of alcohol abuse.
-- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Diflucan,
call your doctor.
-- tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
What should I do if I forget a 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.
What
side effects can Diflucan cause?
Although side effects from Fluconazole are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do
not go away:
- upset
stomach
- loss of appetite
- altered taste
- diarrhea or loose stools
- headache
- dizziness
- fatigue
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- itching
- vomiting
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- dark urine
- pale stools
What storage conditions are needed for Diflucan?
Keep Fluconazole in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Throw away
any unused liquid medication after 14 days. Talk to your pharmacist
about the proper disposal of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response
to Diflucan.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably
not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you
finish Diflucan, call your doctor.
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