Fluconazole is an antifungal agent related to a broad spectrum of drugs. This drug has a pronounced antifungal effect against a variety of pathogens. Fluconazole is available in the form of tablets, powders for the preparation of suspension, capsules, syrup and solutions for intravenous administration.
When is the use of Fluconazole?
The main indications for the use of Fluconazole are:
- cryptococcosis (even if it is cryptococcal meningitis);
- mycosis of the skin (it will also help in the case of mycosis of the feet and inguinal region);
- onychomycosis of any degree;
- pityriasis lichen .
Use this tool and for the treatment of a variety of fungal infections with antibiotic therapy and malignant neoplasms during the implementation of radiotherapy. It is also recommended for the prevention of various fungal infections in patients with reduced immunity, for example, with AIDS.
The use of Fluconazole in the treatment of nail fungus and deep endemic mycoses is shown. Patients with good immunity, this medicine can be used in the fight against:
- coccidiomycosis;
- sporotrichosis;
- paracoccidiomycosis;
- histoplasmosis.
This drug helps to get rid of many fungal diseases. But is it possible to use Fluconazole for thrush? Yes. This tool very quickly and easily cures not only vaginal candidiasis, but also mucosal candidiasis and systemic candidiasis.
How to use Fluconazole?
Most often, fluconazole is taken internally. The daily dose depends on the indications and can be from 50 to 400 mg. For example, with vaginal candidiasis and candida balanitis, the drug is prescribed in the form of tablets and capsules in a dosage of 150 mg. In order to prevent relapses and when treating thrush, it is usually necessary to use Fluconazole 2-4 weeks once a day.
If the fungal disease becomes relapsing and long-lasting, then the therapy regimen needs to be changed. In this case, the method of using Fluconazole is 150 mg of the drug 2 times a week for 2 weeks, and then take 150 mg once a month for six months.
In a solution for intravenous administration, the drug is recommended to be used only when it is not possible to take tablets or capsules. Dosages of different types of drugs coincide.
Contraindications to the use of Fluconazole
Before using Fluconazole, make sure that you do not have any contraindications to its use. Categorically forbidden intake of this drug for allergies to Fluconazole, Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole and Voriconazole. This drug can not be used in the treatment of fungal diseases simultaneously with cisapride. But if the doctor has appointed you Fluconazole together with Nystatin, and you are not sure whether you can use these drugs together, do not worry. This treatment scheme is quite effective.
Contraindications to the use of medicines are also:
- severe liver and kidney disease;
- syndrome of the extended interval QT (even if such a diagnosis was present only in the family history)
- disturbances of a warm rhythm.
Side effects at
If you use Fluconazole before or immediately after a meal, it is usually well tolerated. But some patients still experience side effects. These include nausea, headache and a feeling of discomfort in the abdomen. Very rarely, patients can develop a skin rash and anaphylactic reactions.
How often it is possible to carry out treatment with fluconazole and apply the drug, it is necessary to check with the doctor. Since after exceeding the dose or prolonged use of the drug, an increase in the activity of several hepatic enzymes and a violation of liver function are observed in the body.