Fluconazole Tablet

Fluconazole Tablet is an anti fungal medication that is used to treat fungus infections in the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood. It is also used to prevent fungal infection in persons with weakened immune systems as a result of cancer therapy, bone marrow transplantation, or disorders like AIDS and is used to treat kind of meningitis in HIV and AIDS patients. Fluconazole Tablets can be used for a variety of other things that aren't covered in this pharmaceutical guide.

How Fluconazole Tablet works

Fluconazole is a drug that is used to prevent and cure fungal and yeastinfections. It belongs to the azole antifungals class of medicines. It acts by inhibiting the growth of specific fungi. Fluconazole Tablets works by killing the fungus (or yeast) that is causing the infection. Fluconazole Tablets medicine kills fungus by making holes in its cell membrane so that the contents leak out. Fluconazole Tablets treats the infection and allows your symptoms to get better.

Dosage of Fluconazole Tablet

Before you start taking fluconazole, each time you get a refill, read the Patient Information Leaflet if one is available from your pharmacist. Inquire with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns.

Take this medication by mouth once a day, with or without food, as instructed by your doctor. If you're taking this medication as a liquid suspension, give it a good shake before each dose. Using a suitable measuring device/spoon, carefully measure the dose. If you use a regular spoon, you could not get the right dose.

The liquid is normally available in two strengths:

• Fluconazole 50mg/5ml is 50mg fluconazole in a 5ml spoonful.
• A 5ml spoonful of fluconazole contains 200mg fluconazole (200mg/5ml).

Dosage is determined by your medical condition and treatment response. The dosage for youngsters is also determined by their weight. Unless recommended by a doctor, children's doses should not exceed 600 mg per day. When the amount of medicine in your body is kept steady, this drug works best. As advised, take it at the same time every day. Even if your symptoms go away after a few days, keep taking this medication until the full advised dose is finished. Stopping the drug too soon may allow the fungus to continue to thrive, causing the infection to reappear. If your issue persists, contact your doctor. Fluconazole should be kept at room temperature and away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the pill to become frozen.

Side Effects of Fluconazole Tablet

If you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction, get immediate medical attention (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). If you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction, (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling), get immediate medical attention if any of the following problem you have :

• Fast or pounding heartbeats, chest fluttering, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (as if you're about to pass out)
• Seizure (convulsions)
• Skin rash or skin lesions
• Liver problems - loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), dark urine, clay-colored faeces, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

The following are some of the most common negative effects of Fluconazole Tablet:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• An unsettled stomach
• Headache
• Vertigo
• Your sense of taste may change

Warnings & Precautions of Fluconazole Tablet

Avoid driving or engaging in dangerous activities until you have a better understanding of how fluconazole will impact you. Your reactions may be hampered. Inform your doctor about all of your existing medications, as well as any that you begin or stop taking.

Many medications interact with one another, and some drugs should never be taken together. If you are allergic to Fluconazole, you should avoid using it. Many medicines have the potential to interact and create serious side effects. Fluconazole should not be taken with certain medications. If you also use it, your doctor may adjust your treatment regimen.

This drug should only be taken during pregnancy if necessary. If consumed during the first three months of pregnancy, it may harm the unborn child. Fluconazole has been linked to a cardiac rhythm disorder (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can cause dangerous (occasionally fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (including severe dizziness and fainting) that require immediate medical intervention. The drug's adverse effects, particularly rash, vomiting, diarrhea, and QT prolongation may be more severe in older adults. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor for precautionary measures.