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Drug Uses

An effective drug for treating Vaginal and esophageal candidiasis, Oropharyngeal and Cryptococcal meningitis, Diflucan is also prescribed for patients who have undergone bone marrow transplantation and receive cytotoxic chemotherapy. This helps in the reduction of candidiasis.

How Taken

Coming in capsule and liquid form, Diflucan should be taken once a day. You should not discontinue the drug without consulting the doctor. Care should be taken not to take more dosages of Diflucan. You should also not take the drug for longer periods.

Missed Dose

If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember it. Well, if it is time for the next dosage, then skip the missed one and continue with the regular dosage. Take care that you do not take a double dosage.

More Information

Alcohol should be avoided when taking Diflucan as it can harm the liver. You should also be cautious when driving and doing hard works.

Warnings/Precautions

If you take Diflucan along with cisapride, it can cause heart problems that can be fatal. If you are taking other medicines or if having kidney problems, you have to consult the doctor, as he would adjust the dosages.

Diflucan comes in the FDA pregnancy category C. This shows that the drug will have adverse effects on the foetus. As Diflucan passes into breast milk, breast-feeding should be avoided while taking Diflucan.