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Proper Use of This Medicine
Fluconazole comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any
part you do not understand. Take fluconazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to
mix the medication evenly.
Continue to take fluconazole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking fluconazole without talking to your doctor.
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Strong allergic reactions to Diflucan, although rare, have been reported. Symptoms may include hives, itching, swelling, sudden drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing or swallowing, diarrhea, or
abdominal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, notify your doctor immediately.
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Cautions
If you are taking antacids, cimetidine (e.g., Tagamet), famotidine (e.g., Pepcid), nizatidine (e.g., Axid), omeprazole (e.g., Prilosec), or ranitidine (e.g., Zantac) while you are taking itraconazole
or ketoconazole, take the other medicine at least 2 hours after you take itraconazole or ketoconazole . If you take these medicines at the same time that you take itraconazole or ketoconazole, they wi
ll keep your antifungal medicine from working properly.
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
When you are taking Diflucan, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Terfenadine (e.g., Seldane)¡XThese medicines should
not be taken with fluconazole, itraconazole, or ketoconazole; these Diflucan may increase the chance of serious side effects of astemizole or terfenadine
- Atorvastatin (e.g., Lipitor) or
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Cerivastatin (e.g., Baycol) or
- Lovastatin (e.g., Mevacor) or
- Simvastatin (e.g., Zocor)¡XUse of these drugs with itraconazole or ketoconazole since increased levels of these drugs can cau
e serious muscular disorders.
- Busulfan (e.g., Myleran) or
- Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere) or
- Vinblastine (e.g., Velban) or
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What is this Drug
Fluconazole is used to treat pneumonia, meningitis, and fungal infections of the mouth, throat, liver, kidneys, heart, urinary tract, and abdomen. It also has been used to treat vaginal infections and
oral thrush in certain patients.
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Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.
Symptoms of Diflucan overdose may include:
- Hallucinations
, paranoia
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