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.

Other Names for Diflucan

Brand name:

Diflucan

Trican

Generic name:

fluconazole