Diflucan (fluconazole) capsules (for adults) and oral suspension (for children) are azole antibiotics used to treat certain fungal and yeast
Last updated on Aug 23, 2023
While trying to kill the infection, it also kills the good ones
Monitor for potential adverse effects such as nausea, irregular uterine bleeding, breast tenderness and headache
Often treat with both antibiotics and fluconazole due to GI flora spilling into everywhere
If you have a serious fungal infection, ask your doctor how long it will take for fluconazole to start to work
Of the total drug interactions, 162 are major, 357 are moderate, and 37 are minor
Diflucan contains the active ingredient fluconazole: Diflucan 50 mg contains 50 mg fluconazole/capsule; Diflucan 100 mg contains 100 mg
dose of 150 mg
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone
Taking Diflucan when you are on antibiotics can help prevent yeast infections and maintain your overall health
But there are several things Antibiotics kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria
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Fluconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, including vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis [inflammation of the lining of the stomach], and infections that may occur in Adjust antibiotics based on organism and susceptibilities • Patients with low/medium-risk allergy2 to penicillins and cephalosporins other than cefepime, ceftriaxone, cefpodoxime, and cefotaxime can receive cefepime + Fluconazole* 800 mg x1, then 400 mg q24h Low/medium-risk allergy2 to penicillins: Cefepime* 2 g IV q8h Taking certain antibiotics can lead to a yeast infection in the vagina
Duration of treatment: Minimum of 6-8 weeks
Fluconazole (Diflucan) You should contact your healthcare provider if: Your infection gets worse or doesn’t go away after using non-prescription medications
The most common side effects of fluconazole include headache, nausea, and stomach pain