Diflucan

What other names are used for Fluconazole?

• Flucess
• Fluco

What is the active ingredient of the preparation?

• Fluconazole

How does Diflucan work and what pharmaceutical group does it belong to?

Diflucan is a anti-fungal drug which exerts highly specific effects, inhibits the activity of mucous enzymes. Blocks the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cells, increases permeability of the fungal cell membrane, thus inhibiting its growth and replication.

Which conditions are treated with Fluconazole?

The preparation is indicated in treatment of:

• Systemic infections caused by Cryptococcus fungi
• Generalized candidosis
• Mucous membranes candidosis
• Genital candiodis
• Prophylaxis of fungal infections in HIV patients
• Skin mycosis
• Profound endemic mycosis

What should a patient know before using Diflucan?

The Fluconazole should not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to any other antimycotics or to the components of the preparation.

The preparation should be used with caution in:

• Liver or renal failure
• Alcoholism
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Young age

Which adverse effects may manifest when using the medication?

The side effects of Diflucan include:

• Gastrointestinal tract: decreased appetite, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, meteorism, abdominal pain, toothache
• CNS: headache, dizziness, increased fatigability, seizures
• Haemopoietic organs: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, neutropenia
• Allergic reactions: skin rash
• Other: renal function disorder, alopecia, hypercholesterolemia, hypokaliemia

It is not necessary that the side effects will manifest in an individual but the possibility still exist. For more information please consult your health care provider.

Which groups of drugs or specific preparations may interact with Diflucan?

The drug is affected by the following:

• Anticoagulants
• Antivirals
• Immunosuppressors
• Anticonvulsants
• Diabetes treatment
• Diuretics
• Antibiotics
• Arrhythmia treatment
• Xantines

Tell your doctor about all the herbal preparations as well as prescription drugs that you are currently taking even if they are not on the list.

Important information for the patient:

Diflucan is supplied for individual use. Do not use it to treat other conditions not listed in the leaflet. Keep the product out of children reach. Do not reuse any disposable materials if supplied with the preparation.