What it's used for
Fluconazole tablets are used to treat vaginal yeast infections, oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis, and other serious Candida fungal infections like urinary tract infections, peritonitis, and pneumonia.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
For vaginal yeast infections, the recommended dosage is a single 150 mg oral dose, while daily doses are the same for both oral and intravenous administration.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Fluconazole should be used with caution in patients with liver dysfunction due to rare reports of serious liver toxicity and fatalities.
Common side effects
The medication is generally well-tolerated, though changes in renal, hematological, and hepatic laboratory tests have been observed in some patients with serious underlying diseases.
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