Fluconazole Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Fluconazole, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Fluconazole brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Fluconazole Pronunciation : floo koe' na zole ICD Code : Y40.7 Therapeutic Classification : AntifungalsBrand Names or Trade Names of Fluconazole
India :
FCN Tab (150 mg) |
Becan (150 mg) |
Fungibid (150 mg) |
Forcan-TZ Kit |
Ri Zole (150 mg) |
Flunac (150 mg) |
Flucon (150 mg) |
Fiscon Tab |
Flunaz (150 mg) |
Linican (150 mg)
International :
Diflucan
Why is Fluconazole Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antifungal agent, prescribed for vaginal candidiasis, pneumonia, meningitis and fungal infections of the mouth, throat, liver, kidneys, heart, urinary tract and abdomen. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.When should Fluconazole not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Fluconazole?
PO- The recommended dose range is 50-400 mg daily.How should Fluconazole be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food once a day. It also comes as eye drops to instill into affected eyes.What are the warnings and precautions for Fluconazole?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), irregular heartbeat, heart, kidney or liver disease, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Rarely it may cause liver damage; monitor liver function tests regularly while taking this medication.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
