Fluconazole 200mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Fluconazole 200mg is a triazole antifungal medicine used for susceptible fungal infections. It may be prescribed for vaginal candidiasis, oral or throat candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis, urinary candida infections, systemic candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis regimens, and prevention of fungal infection in selected high-risk patients. Fluconazole works by blocking fungal ergosterol synthesis, weakening the fungal cell membrane. Fluconazole can increase levels of warfarin, some diabetes medicines, phenytoin, ciclosporin/tacrolimus, certain statins, benzodiazepines, and QT-prolonging medicines.

How to use

Take Fluconazole 200mg exactly as prescribed. Single-dose and multi-day regimens are not interchangeable. Complete the course for longer infections, and do not repeat doses without review if symptoms persist or return.

How it works

Fluconazole inhibits fungal CYP-dependent ergosterol synthesis. Without normal ergosterol, fungal cell membranes become unstable and fungal growth is controlled.

Common side effects

Possible effects include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, altered taste, and rash. Serious concerns include liver injury, severe skin reactions, allergic swelling, QT prolongation, seizures, and important drug interactions.

Important information

Discuss pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver/kidney disease, heart-rhythm history, low electrolytes, warfarin, diabetes tablets, statins, seizure medicines, transplant medicines, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other QT-prolonging medicines.