Diflucan Side Effects
Serious Side Effects of Diflucan
Serious adverse effects may be caused by
Diflucan. Call your healthcare provider
at once if you develop any of the following symptoms:
- seizure
- persistent vomiting
- nauseousness, pain of the upper right stomach, feeling itchy, darkened urine, clay colored or pale stools and jaundice or yellowing of the skin or eyes could be signs of fatal liver complications
- flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, aching of the body
- irritation, redness or peeling of the skin
- bruising or bleeding easier than usual
- feeling abnormally weak or tired
- allergic reaction: trouble breathing, swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, throat or face, and a rash or hives
Common Side Effects of Diflucan
- minor stomach aches
- diarrhea
- feeling dizzy
- headache
- indigestion
- abnormal tastes in your mouth
Warnings & Recalls for Diflucan
Before receiving Diflucan,
let your doctor know if you have:
- any allergies, especially to fluconazole
- a history of liver or kidney disease
- any heart rhythm disorders
- any other serious health conditions such as cancer, AIDS, any nutrient deficiencies, or heart disease
- a history of Long QT syndrome (LQTS) or if anyone in your family has had Long QT syndrome
Diflucan and Pregnancy
In
August of 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning of the
risks of taking high doses of Diflucan during the first trimester. The
FDA changed the assignment of
Diflucan from a pregnancy Categoy C to the
current pregnancy Category D. Women should take
no more than one dose of Diflucan while pregnant. Taking more than one dose can cause
harm to the fetus and may result in
birth defects. Diflucan
may be passed to a
nursing baby through breast-milk. If you are
pregnant,
may become pregnant or are
breastfeeding,
do not take Diflucan before consulting your doctor.
Diflucan Interactions
Diflucan may
interfere with other medicines. For safety, inform your doctor about
any other drugs you are taking, particularly:
- blood thinners or heart medicines, stroke or seizure treatments or cholesterol lowering drugs
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- cancer medicines
- opiates, sedatives or antidepressants
- athma treatments
- pain relievers
- diabetes medicines
- drugs for preventing rejection of transplants
- medicines for Tourette's disorder
- HIV or AIDS treatments
- other anti-fungals
- prednisone, rifabutin or rifampin
Diflucan Treatment and Use
Diflucan | Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal medicine marketed by Pfizer Inc. for treating and preventing fungal infections. Diflucan may be used for a variety of purposes including the following:
- treating yeast infections of the mouth, throat, esophagus, abdomen, lungs, blood, bladder, and genitals
- treating fungal meningitis
- preventing fungal infections in people who have weakened immune systems, including patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, a bone marrow transplant or patients with immune deficiency disorders
How Does Diflucan Work?
Diflucan works by blocking the production of egosterol which is used in the creation of fungus cell walls. This prevents the fungus from being able to fully form and the cells are no longer able to live. This kills off the fungus and reduces the infection.
Diflucan Dosage Information
Diflucan comes in tablet, oral suspension (liquid) and injection form.Dosage of Diflucan and treatment length vary according to the medical condition of the patient. Take Diflucan only as your doctor prescribes.
Diflucan injection may be given in a hospital setting or you may be asked to administer the injection at home. Diflucan tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water without breaking or chewing the medicine.
Be sure you are using the correct amount of Diflucan; use the proper dose-measuring device for liquid forms of Diflucan.
Follow all labeled instructions and directions given to you by your doctor. Let your doctor know if your condition continues or worsens.
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