Generic name:
fluconazole (floo KOE na zole)
Drug class:
Fluconazole is an azole antifungal.
Brand names:
DIFLUCAN® Tablets, Oral Suspension, Injection
Manufacturer:
Pfizer
Item info:
DIFLUCAN (fluconazole) is a prescription antifungal medication, used in the treatment of:
DIFLUCAN is also used as prophylaxis for patients undergoing bone marrow transplants and receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
DIFLUCAN is available in tablet, oral suspension and sterile solution for intravenous use. You can buy DIFLUCAN online through online pharmacies or online ordering systems like Euromedonline. If you need a prescription, you can fill out our prescription request form and a US-licensed physician will issue you with one.
Contraindications:
Do not take DIFLUCAN without informing your doctor of your sensitivity to its formulation: (active) fluconazole; (inactive - tablet) microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake dye, and magnesium stearate; (inactive - oral suspension) sucrose, sodium citrate dihydrate, citric acid anhydrous, sodium benzoate, titanium dioxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, xanthan gum and natural orange flavor.
Do not start DIFLUCAN medication without first talking to your doctor if you have or have had the following conditions:
If you have any of the conditions listed above, you may not be able to take DIFLUCAN, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Fluconazole is in the FDA pregnancy category C, which means that it is not known whether these will be harmful to an unborn baby, or whether these can cause adverse effects on nursing infants.
Interactions:
Do not take DIFLUCAN without first talking to your doctor if you are taking other prescription or over-the-counter medicines; including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements.
DIFLUCAN may also interact with any of the following medicines:
You may not be able to take DIFLUCAN, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Side effects:
DIFLUCAN side effects commonly experienced include:
If you develop allergic-type reactions, stop taking DIFLUCAN and seek immediate medical attention.
Side effects other than those identified here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any DIFLUCAN side effect that seems unusual or bothersome.
Dosage:
Take DIFLUCAN exactly as prescribed by your doctor. DIFLUCAN dosage and frequency varies with type of condition. If you do not understand these directions, or if you would like to learn more about the medication you are taking, ask your pharmacist or nurse to explain them to you. You may also call 1.866.279.1400 for 24/7 customer support.
Shake the suspension well before using.
Storage:
Store DIFLUCAN Tablets below 30ºC (86ºF).
Store DIFLUCAN Oral Suspension between 5-30°C (41-86°F). Do not freeze. Discard unused portion after two weeks.
More info:
http:// www.pfizer.com