Fluconazole 150mg

What is Fluconazole used for​​​?

Also known for its brand name Diflucan, Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, brain, mouth, throat, digestive tract, heart, lungs, urinary tract, vagina and other body organs.

This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as decided by your doctor.

Dosage and How to Use​

Take Fluconazole exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.

You may take this medicine with or without food.

What are the possible side effects of Fluconazole?​

Fluconazole is generally well tolerated. It may occasionally cause dizziness. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert.

Other side effects include any of the following: headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, stomach wind, dry mouth, muscle pain and tiredness.

What precautions should I take?

Do not take Fluconazole if you ever had an allergic reaction (rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to similar antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole and itraconazole.

Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:

• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Heart disease
• Electrolyte imbalance (imbalance of minerals in the body)
• Serious underlying disease e.g. AIDS, cancer

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What other medications and foods should I avoid when taking Fluconazole?

Do inform your doctors if you are taking any of these medicines:

• Blood-thinning medicine e.g. warfarin
• Medicines for diabetes e.g. glipizide, glimepiride, glyburide
• Rifampicin (medicine used to treat tuberculosis or TB)
• Medicines for HIV infection e.g. zidovudine, saquinavir
• Cholesterol-lowering medicines e.g. simvastatin, atorvastatin, fluvastatin
• Medicines to treat depression e.g. amitriptyline, nortriptyline
• Medicines to treat epilepsy (seizures or fits) e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin
• Medicines for anxiety e.g. midazolam, triazolam
• Anti-cancer medicines e.g. cyclophosphamide, vinca alkaloids, olaparib
• Medicines used in organ transplant or certain immune disorders e.g. ciclosporin, tacrolimus
• NSAIDs (medicines for pain and inflammation) e.g. celecoxib, naproxen
• Medicines for high blood pressure or heart disease e.g. verapamil, nifedipine, amiodarone

This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Fluconazole.

Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.

Handling and Storage

• ​Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
• Throw away all expired medicines.

The above information answers some common questions about this medicine. It does not contain all the available information. It also does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

References

https://www.mims.com/singapore/drug/info/fluconazole/patientmedicine/fluconazole