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Drug Uses
Diflucan is indicated for the treatment of: -Vaginal candidiasis
(vaginal yeast infections due to Candida). -Oropharyngeal
and esophageal candidiasis. -Cryptococcal meningitis. Diflucan
is also indicated to decrease the incidence of candidiasis
in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive
cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
Diflucan comes as a tablet and liquid to
take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Diflucan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less
of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication
evenly. Continue to take Diflucan even if you feel well. Do
not stop taking Diflucan without talking to your doctor.
Do not take Diflucan if you are taking
cisapride (Propulsid). Combined with cisapride (Propulsid),
Diflucan could cause serious, even fatal, heart problems.
Before taking Diflucan, tell your doctor if you have any other
medical conditions, especially kidney disease, or if you take
other medicines. You may not be able to take Diflucan, or
you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during your treatment. Diflucan is in the FDA pregnancy category
C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful
to an unborn baby. Do not take Diflucan without first talking
to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant
during treatment. Diflucan passes into breast milk and may
be harmful to a nursing baby. For this reason, Diflucan should
not be taken by nursing mothers. Do not take this medication
without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
If you experience any of the following
serious side effects, stop taking Diflucan and seek emergency
medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling
of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); liver damage (pale
stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal pain, unusual
fatigue, or dark urine); or a rash. Other, less serious side
effects may be more likely to occur. If you experience any
of the following side effects, continue taking Diflucan and
talk to your doctor: nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain;
diarrhea; headache; dizziness; fatigue; or itching. Side effects
other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome.
Store tablets below 86?F (30?C). Protect
from freezing. Diflucan injections in Viaflex Plus plastic
containers are available in both sodium chloride and dextrose
diluents. Store between 77?F (25?C) and 41?F (5?C). Brief
exposure up to 104?F (40?C) does not adversely affect the
product. Protect from freezing.
Seek emergency medical attention if an
overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Diflucan overdose include
confusion, hallucinations, paranoia, decreased movement, decreased
breathing, tearing eyes, drooling, urinary incontinence, seizures,
and death.
Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while
taking Diflucan. Alcohol and Diflucan can both affect the
liver. Use caution when driving or performing other hazardous
activities. Diflucan may cause dizziness. If you experience
dizziness, avoid these activities.
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