Fluconazole - Uses and Side Effects

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Is fluconazole a triazole antifungal?

Fluconazole is a first-generation triazole antifungal medication. It differs from earlier azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole) in that its structure contains a triazole ring instead of an imidazole ring.

Can fluconazole cause liver failure?

Fluconazole oral tablet is used to prevent and treat candidiasis, a fungal infection. It’s also used to treat meningitis (infection of the brain or spinal cord, or both). Liver failure warning. This drug may cause you to develop liver failure. Your doctor may check your liver function with blood tests while you take this drug.

What are the side effects of fluconazole?

Fluconazole may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out);

What is fluconazole used for?

Back to Medicines A to Z Fluconazole - Brand names: Azocan, Diflucan, Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules Find out how fluconazole treats thrush and other fungal infections, and how to take it.

How does fluconazole work?

It can also be used to stop you getting a candida infection. It works by killing the fungus (or yeast) that's causing the infection. The most common cause of fungal infections is a yeast called candida. Fluconazole is used to treat many infections caused by candida including:

Can you take fluconazole if you have a fungal infection?

Fluconazole can also be used to prevent a fungal infection developing. It's only prescribed if you're likely to get this sort of infection. This includes people who: Fluconazole comes as capsules or a liquid that you swallow. It also comes as an injection, but this is usually given in hospital. Fluconazole is available on prescription.

How long can you take fluconazole for?

How long you take fluconazole for depends on why you're taking it and whether your infection is getting better. It could be a single dose for vaginal thrush or balanitis. Treatment may continue for several weeks, months or even years if you have another type of infection, or you're taking it to prevent infections.

What Is Fluconazole

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Fluconazole Information

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