Generic for Diflucan for fungal infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Fluconazole

Category - Anti-Fungals

Indications

Fungal infections.
Generic Diflucan is indicated to treat serious fungal infections. Flucanazole (Generic Diflucan) is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections. Being an antifungal antibiotic it treats serious fungal infections found throughout the body. These include oral candidiasis or thrush infections of the mouth or throat, vaginal yeast infections, candidal infection of the urinary tract, meningitis, and others.

Generic for Diflucan Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Diflucan is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Diflucan should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

- Kidney disease
- Liver problems
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Other chronic illness.

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Diflucan.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

- Glipizide
- Warfarin
- Phenytoin
- Cyclosporine
- Tacrolimus
- Rifabutin
- Theophylline
- Astemizole

Generic for Diflucan Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericDiflucan
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for vaginal infections is a single 150-milligram dose.

The usual recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for systemic (body wide) infections is 400 milligrams per day.

The usual recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for urinary infections and peritonitis is 50 to 200 milligrams per day.

Generic for Diflucan Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Diflucan side Effects include fainting or falling spells, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain, dark yellow or brown urine, dizziness, light-colored stools (bowel movements), redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, skin rash, itching and stomach pain.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Diflucan.

Generic for Diflucan and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Diflucan will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor.

Generic for Diflucan and Breastfeeding

Generic Diflucan appears in breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. For this reason, Generic Diflucan should not be taken by nursing mothers. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor ifyou arebreast feeding a baby.

Generic for Diflucan and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Diflucan in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Diflucan and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Diflucan in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Diflucan serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.