Diflucan

Diflucan in general is a medicinal treatment for fungi or yeast infection. A specific case for this is thrush – an infection common amongst women, doctors call it vaginal candidiasis. In some cases thrush or yeast infection can also occur in the mouth and other moist areas and warm folded skins. Men can also have thrush. The yeast that causes thrush is called Candida albicans – something common in women.

Thrush is actually not harmful. The causes of infection are several factors that may lead to severe itching, in women, reddening in the genital area, soreness and inflammation in the anus and vaginal area, release of white creamy substance from the vagina, feeling of pain during sexual intercourse and pain when urinating. The same symptoms are also shown in men. Thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection. Everyone has some bit of this fungi and infection may be worsened by sexual contact.

Infection is caused by the decrease of efficiency in the immune system, using very tight underwear or pair of pants and diabetes. Stress that raises the acidity level in the skin can also cause fungi infection. Diflucan is said to be an effective antifungal agent that prevents the growth of fungi cells. Diflucan is generically termed as fluconazole. There are several cautions though when taking Diflucan.

Do no use this drug when you are found to have allergies with Diflucan ingredients. You also can not take Diflucan if you are undergoing treatment with receptor antagonists, serotonin, ergot alkaloids, cisapride, antihistamines, pimozide or ergot alkaloids. Other medicines that you may be regularly using might interact with the drug. Examples are rifampin, warfarin, morphine or other narcotics, methadone, benzodiazepines, sulfonylureas, phenytoin and cyclosporine. Taking those drugs along with Diflucan could result in decreased effectiveness, worsening side effects or increase in bleeding risk. Your doctor should let you know if you are fit to take Diflucan.

The doctor will also examine your present condition since pregnancy or breast feeding may hamper your treatment with Diflucan. Tell your doctor as well if you have plans of getting pregnant. Discuss your previous medication whether they are prescribed or not, even if you are using herbal supplements and other dietary drugs. Inform your doctor if you have certain allergic reactions to food as this information can really help the doctor in adjusting the dosage. Some people have allergies to anti-fungal brands. Weakness in the immune system will also affect the application of Diflucan in your health.

Diflucan can be taken along with your regular meal but still it depends on the doctor’s prescription if you are allowed to take this drug with food or not. If you use proton pump inhibitors, you doctor should tell you to take Diflucan two hours at least prior to taking proton pump inhibitors. Observe on time dosing. Never miss a dose, but if you do so, take it as soon as you remember. When it’s about time for the next dosing, just resume intake on the next schedule. Avoid catching up by doubling the dose at the same time.

The probable Diflucan side effects range from mild to serious. After a few days of Diflucan medication you may experience some adjustments with your taste, feeling dizziness, nausea, headache and pain in the stomach. Serious side effects include yellowish coloring of the eyes or the skin, vomiting, tenderness in the abdomen, swelling feel in the abdomen, reddening of the skin, scaling, diarrhea, tightening feel in the chest, inflamed mouth, tongue, lips or face, breathing difficulty and rashes.

Talk to your doctor if any of those side effects start to display. Do not wait for the side effects to worsen. Some side effects will not be experienced and can be felt later so it is best to check with your doctor regularly.