Generic name: fluconazole (oral/injection) [ floo-KOE-na-zole ]
Brand name: Diflucan
Dosage forms: intravenous solution (200 mg/100 mL-0.9%; 400 mg/200 mL-0.9%); oral powder for reconstitution (10 mg/mL; 40 mg/mL); oral tablet (100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Azole antifungals
What is fluconazole?
Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood.
Fluconazole is also used to prevent fungal infection in people who have a weak immune system caused by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS.
Fluconazole is also used to treat a certain type of meningitis in people with HIV or AIDS.
Fluconazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fluconazole if you are allergic to it.
Many drugs can interact and cause dangerous effects. Some drugs should not be used together with fluconazole. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:
cisapride, fentanyl, methadone, pimozide, tofacitinib
