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Fluconazole is a member of the triazole family and a commonly used antifungal agent.[1] This antifungal agent is FDA-approved to treat vagin*l candidiasis, oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis, peritonitis, and systemic Candida infections, including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, pneumonia, and cryptococcal ...
What is fluconazole used for? ›
Fluconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, including vagin*l candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis [inflammation of the lining of the stomach], and ...
How many days does it take for fluconazole to work? ›
It may be 1 to 2 weeks before it reaches its full effect. What if it does not work? Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of taking fluconazole for vagin*l thrush, balanitis or oral thrush. Your doctor may ask you to take it for longer, or they may prescribe a different antifungal treatment.
What should I avoid while taking fluconazole? ›
Fluconazole can slow down the removal of other medications from your body, which can affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include abrocitinib, asunaprevir, domperidone, flibanserin, lemborexant, lomitapide, macitentan, mavacamten, nirogacestat, among others.
Is one pill of fluconazole enough? ›
Use in Adults For vagin*l candidiasis, fluconazole 150 mg (DIFLUCAN® ONE) should be administered as a single oral dose. The median time to onset of symptom relief following a 150 mg single oral dose for the treatment of vagin*l candidiasis is one day.
How does fluconazole flush out yeast infection? ›
It does this by blocking the effects of an enzyme called lanosterol 14-α-demethylase which is responsible for the formation of ergosterol, an important component of the yeast's cell wall. This causes toxic substances to build up inside the yeast, reducing its ability to multiply and cause an infection.
What happens if I take fluconazole without a yeast infection? ›
If you don't really have a yeast infection, antifungals won't help you get better. They can actually prolong the real problem, because while you'll think you're treating the issue, the real cause will continue to develop.
Does fluconazole treat BV? ›
Metronidazole and fluconazole are used to treat different types of vagin*l infections. Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichom*onas vagin*l infections, and fluconazole is an antifungal used to treat vagin*l fungal infections caused by Candida.
Can you take fluconazole for a UTI? ›
For urinary tract infections or peritonitis: Adults—50 to 200 milligrams (mg) per day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
What does fluconazole not treat? ›
It belongs to a group of medications called antifungals. It will not prevent or treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
The most common side effects of fluconazole include headache, nausea, and stomach pain. Rare but serious side effects include liver problems, serious skin reactions, and anaphylaxis.
