WHAT TO KNOW
Do not take Diflucan if you are taking cisapride
(Propulsid). Combined with cisapride (Propulsid),
Diflucan could cause serious, even fatal, heart
problems. In rare cases, Diflucan has caused
severe liver damage, sometimes resulting in
death. Notify your doctor immediately if you
develop nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual
fatigue, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes,
itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools.
These symptoms may be early signs of liver
damage. In rare cases, Diflucan has also caused
severe skin rash, sometimes resulting in death.
Notify your doctor immediately fi you develop
a rash while taking Diflucan. Take all of the
Diflucan that has been prescribed for you even
if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms
may begin to improve before the infection is
completely treated.
What Is It
Diflucan is an antifungal med. It is like an
antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections.
Diflucan is used to treat yeast infections
of the mouth, throat, and esophagus; vaginal
yeast infections; fungal urinary tract infections;
pneumonia caused by yeast; and fungal infections
throughout the whole body and in the blood.
Diflucan is also used to prevent fungal infections
from occurring in people with suppressed immune
systems such as cancer chemotherapy patients,
organ transplant patients, and AIDS patients.
Diflucan may also be used for purposes other
than those listed in this med guide.
How To Use
Take Diflucan exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you do not understand these instructions,
ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain
them to you. Take each dose with a full glass
of water. A single dose of this med is often
used to treat vaginal yeast infections. In
multiple-dose therapy, a double dose of Diflucan
is often taken on the first day of treatment
to quickly get the proper amount of medicine
into your body. Follow your doctor's directions.
Shake the suspension well before measuring
a dose. To ensure that you get the correct
dose, measure the suspension using a dose-measuring
spoon, cup, or dropper, not a regular table
spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring
device, ask your pharmacist where you can get
one. Store the tablets at room temperature
away from moisture and heat. The suspension
can be stored at room temperature or in the
refrigerator. Do not let it freeze. Throw away
any unused suspension after 14 days.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose
you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled
dose as directed. Do not take a double dose of this
med unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Over Dose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of
a Diflucan overdose include confusion, hallucinations,
paranoia, decreased movement, decreased breathing,
tearing eyes, drooling, urinary incontinence,
seizures, and death.
Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious
side effects, stop taking Diflucan and seek
emergency medical attention or notify your
doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of your throat; swelling of your lips,
tongue, or face; or hives)
liver damage (pale stools, yellowish skin or
eyes, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, or dark
urine); or a rash.
Other, less serious side effects may be more
likely to occur. If you experience any of the
following side effects, continue taking Diflucan
and talk to your doctor:
nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
diarrhea
headache
dizziness
fatigue
itching
Side effects other than those listed here may
also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially
bothersome.
Contra Indications
Use alcohol with moderation while taking Diflucan.
Alcohol and Diflucan can both affect your liver.
Use caution when driving or performing other
hazardous activities. Diflucan may cause dizziness.
If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
Precautions
Do not take Diflucan if you are taking cisapride
(Propulsid). Combined with cisapride (Propulsid),
Diflucan could cause serious, even fatal, heart
problems. Before taking Diflucan, tell your
doctor if you have any other medical conditions,
especially kidney disease, or if you take other
medicines. You may not be able to take Diflucan,
or you may require a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring during your treatment. Diflucan
is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means
that it is not known whether it will harm an
unborn baby. Do not take this med without first
talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Diflucan passes into breast milk and may harm
a nursing baby. For this reason, Diflucan should
not be taken by nursing mothers. Do not take
this med without first talking to your doctor
if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Drug Interactions
Do not take Diflucan if you are taking cisapride
(Propulsid). Combined with cisapride (Propulsid),
Diflucan could cause serious, even fatal, heart
problems. Before taking Diflucan, tell your
doctor if you are taking any other medicines,
especially any of the following:
an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide
(Glucotrol)
You may not be able to take Diflucan, or you
may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during treatment if you are taking any of the
medicines listed above. Drugs other than those
listed here may also interact with Diflucan or
affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and
pharmacist before taking any prescription or
over-the-counter medicines.
