Information About Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole)

What is Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole)

Working of Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole)

Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole) Dosage or Administration

Precautions for Taking Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole)

Interaction of Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole) with Other Drugs

Side effects of Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole)

Fluconazole is generic equivalent of Diflucan, it is used for Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis; vaginal candidiasis; prevention of candidiasis in bone marrow transplant; cryptococcal meningitis.

What is Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole)

Generic Diflucan belong to calss Anti-infective/Antifungal. Generic Diflucan Interferes with the formation of fungal cell membrane, causing leakage of cellular contents and cell death.

Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole) Dosage or Administration

As per directed by physician

Precautions for Taking Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole)

Pregnancy: Category C. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk. Children: Efficacy not established; some patients 3 to 13 yr have been treated safely with 3 to 6 mg/kg/day. Anaphylaxis: Has occurred rarely. Dermatologic changes: Exfoliative skin disorders have been reported. Hepatic injury: Patients with abnormal liver function test results should be monitored for development of more severe hepatic injury. Immunocompromised patients: To prevent relapse, patients with AIDS and cryptococcal meningitis usually require maintenance therapy. Renal impairment: Dosage reduction based on creatinine clearance may be necessary.

Interaction of Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole) with Other Drugs

Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin): Anticoagulant effect may be increased. Alfentanil, benzodiazepines (eg, midazolam), buspirone, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), nisoldipine, tacrolimus, vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine): Levels may be elevated by fluconazole, increasing the risk of side effects and toxicity. Cyclosporine: Increased cyclosporine concentrations. Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin): Increased hydantoin levels. Rifamycins (eg, rifampin): Fluconazole plasma levels may be reduced, decreasing therapeutic effects.

Side effects of Generic Diflucan (Fluconazole)

CNS: Headache; seizures. DERM: Rash, exfoliative skin disorder. GI: Nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain; diarrhea. HEMA: Leukopenia; thrombocytopenia. HEPA: Hepatic reactions, including abnormal liver function test results, hepatitis, cholestasis, hepatic failure.