Diflucan is a medicine that is available only with a doctor’s prescription and is used to treat the symptoms of fungal infections. Diflucan’s primary active component is fluconazole, a triazole antifungal similar to ketoconazole (Nizoral), miconazole (Micatin), clotrimazole (Lotrimin), and itraconazole. Fluconazole is the antifungal agent that gives Diflucan its antifungal properties (Sporanox). Tablets and a liquid solution form of the antifungal medication known as diflucan are both on the market.
The antifungal agent fluconazole works by suppressing the development of membranes that cover fungal cells, hence preventing the growth of fungus. It is extremely efficient against fungal infections caused by Candida that affect the oral cavity, throat, lungs, blood, and genital areas. Fluconazole is an effective treatment for a variety of infections, including the common yeast infection known as vaginal thrush, which is brought on by an overgrowth of the Candida albicans fungus. Patients whose immune systems have been weakened as a result of procedures such as bone marrow transplantation, chemotherapy, or illnesses such as HIV/AIDS may also benefit from taking Diflucan as a preventative measure against fungal infections. Patients in this category are more likely to develop internal fungal infections due to the inability of their immune systems to combat infectious microorganisms. As a result, prophylaxis with antifungal medications like Diflucan is frequently required because of the serious risks associated with these types of infections. Diflucan is also often utilized in the treatment of Candida albicans-related conditions such as peritonitis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). This medicine is useful in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis, in addition to its other uses.
When the concentration of the medicine in the body is kept constant during the course of therapy with fluconazole, the medication is at its most effective. Because of this, it is strongly suggested to patients that they take it at around the same time each day. In most cases, a single dose of diflucan is used daily. Since the consumption of food does not impede its effectiveness, it may be taken either before or after meals without affecting how it works. Certain infections, such as vaginal thrush, typically clear up with a single dosage of 150 milligrams of the medication, while other infections may require a treatment that is more extensive and can sometimes extend for many weeks. Diflucan may be taken without risk by both adults and children of any age. It is essential to remain taking the medication Diflucan for the whole duration of the treatment, even if you are no longer feeling any of the symptoms associated with the infection. This will prevent the infection from returning in the future.
Pfizer Limited is the company that makes the medication Diflucan. It is available in two dosage levels: 150 mg and 200 mg, and both of these doses come in the form of hard capsules. The blue capsules with a turquoise cap and the words “Pfizer” and “FLU-150” written on them are the hard capsules that contain 150 mg. The white capsules containing 200 milligrams of fluconazole have a purple cap and are printed with the words “Pfizer” and “FLU-200.” The suggested dosage of the drug will vary from patient to patient, depending not only on the illness being treated but also on the patient themselves. Although many pharmacies offer it without the need for a prescription, Diflucan is typically only available through a doctor’s or other healthcare provider’s prescription. Canesten Oral, Flucoral, Lucon, Fluconazole Actavis, and Azocan are some of the other brand names that are utilized in the commercialization of fluconazole.