Fluconazole for thrush

Fluconazole for thrush is a synthetic antifungal medication that is used to treat and prevent fungal infections.

The medication is a potent and specific agent that has a broad spectrum of action, but is not an antibiotic, and therefore does not cause harmful side effects (if used correctly and following the doctor's instructions).

The medicine is quickly absorbed into the body and remains in the blood for a long time after use (about 30 hours). The main percentage of the medicine (about 80%) is excreted from the body by the kidneys.

The medication does not affect hormones (including sex hormones). The positive effect is already evident after the first use of the medication.

Fluconazole is considered one of the cheapest, but most effective medications for thrush.

The medication regimen is developed by the doctor individually for each patient.

The drug is available only with a doctor's prescription.

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Indications Fluconazole for thrush

Thrush is a type of fungal infection that can occur in both women and men. This disease is most often not sexually transmitted and is not a venereal disease. Fungi that can cause thrush are present in the body of absolutely every healthy person, but in the case of their excessive reproduction, a fungal infection occurs.

Fluconazole is a medication that fights a number of fungal infections, including thrush (candidiasis).

Indications for the use of fluconazole for thrush: cryptococcosis, candidiasis (treatment and prevention), malignant tumor, mycosis (including mycosis of the skin).

It is also used for chronic thrush or relapse.

The medication, dosage, form and regimen for its administration are prescribed exclusively by a doctor after examination and diagnosis.

The medicine is prescribed to children over 5 years of age (in exceptional cases).

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Release form

The medicine for thrush is available in the following forms:

• Solution for intravenous infusion;
• Pills;
• Capsules (50,100,150, 200 mg);
• Syrup;
• Candles;
• Suspension.

The release form for each patient is prescribed by the doctor depending on the type and complexity of the fungal infection. The medication is available on prescription.

Pills

One of the forms of release is tablets, which are not an antibiotic and can be used by both women and men. The composition of the tablets includes the substance of the same name in addition to corn starch, lactose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. Tablets are produced containing 50, 100 or 150 mg of fluconazole itself. The dosage required by the patient is determined by the doctor.

The medication is used for fungal infections or immunodeficiency conditions caused by infection.

Tablets for thrush can be used once at the initial manifestations of the disease. In case of aggravation and progression of the disease, the doctor prescribes a course of therapy, which can include both tablets and other forms of release.

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Candles

Treatment of thrush at the first manifestations occurs locally. For this, various ointments, gels or suppositories are used. If the symptoms of thrush have appeared recently and this is the first case of the disease, then a single dose/use of the medication is enough for treatment. In the future, use is possible as a preventive measure (as recommended by the doctor). Suppositories are one of the most effective ways to combat fungal infection, if the process has not become chronic or is not a relapse.

Fluconazole for thrush is an effective remedy that inhibits the proliferation of fungal enzymes.

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Capsules

Fluconazole capsules for thrush are used by patients at the initial stages of the disease. This form of medication affects the entire body, inhibiting mainly the process of excessively active reproduction of the Candida fungus, which causes the development of the infection.

To treat thrush at the first stages and at the first manifestation, only 2-3 capsules are enough, which should be taken at intervals of 72 hours. Symptoms of thrush can appear several times a year. In this case, it is necessary to undergo a full course of treatment lasting 6 months.

The doctor prescribes the dosage regimen and form of the medication, taking into account the factors causing the disease, the characteristics of the body, and the patient’s medical history.

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Pharmacodynamics

The medicine is highly effective in combating excessive reproduction of Candida spp., Cryptococcus neoformans, Microsporum spp., Trichophyton spp. fungi in the human body, which in large numbers lead to the formation and development of the disease. It is worth noting that these same fungi are normally present in the body of absolutely every healthy person.

Fluconazole for thrush is a very specific medication that does not destroy the fungus, but inhibits its activity.

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Pharmacokinetics

The medicine is quickly absorbed by the body. Food intake does not affect the absorption of the medicine. When taken on an empty stomach, the medicine reaches its maximum concentration in an hour and a half and has a positive effect. The time until complete elimination from the body is 30 hours.

Fluconazole is particularly well absorbed into organic fluids, including mucous membranes, which is extremely important for thrush. The drug is excreted by the kidneys, and the pharmacokinetics depends primarily on the condition and functionality of these organs.

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Dosing and administration

It is usually taken until complete recovery or significant improvement in health (according to the doctor). The form and method of administration is prescribed by the doctor individually for each patient.

The form of the medication may change during treatment, depending on changes in the course of the disease.

If the disease has manifested itself for the first time and is detected at an early stage, then, as a rule, 150-200 mg of the medication (in the form of capsules or tablets) is sufficient.

A chronic form of the disease or a relapse requires longer and more serious treatment, the regimen and dosage for which is developed by a doctor.

The regimen for taking the medication is developed especially carefully for the elderly and adolescents, as well as people with abnormalities in the functioning of the liver, kidneys or other organs.

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Use Fluconazole for thrush during pregnancy

Taking the drug during pregnancy is strictly prohibited. As studies have shown, taking this medication, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, has a negative effect on the fetus, increasing the risk of developing heart defects.

In addition, the medicine is highly discouraged for children under 16 years of age.

In the early stages of pregnancy, when a woman may not even know about her pregnancy, the risk of developing thrush is especially high, as the expectant mother's immunity is sharply reduced. Since the drug is considered the most effective means of treating fungus, most women use it for treatment. Without being examined by a doctor, without identifying the root cause of the disease and the reasons for the decrease in immunity, you can seriously harm yourself and your future child.

The use of fluconazole during pregnancy is possible only in cases of particularly acute illness, a threat to general health and life.

Contraindications

Treatment is prescribed exclusively by a doctor, after examining the patient, studying his medical history and the characteristics of his body.

The medicine can be prescribed both at the initial stages of the disease and during an exacerbation of the disease. In addition, this medication is also used for prevention, to avoid subsequent relapses.

Fluconazole is not recommended for use by pregnant women or in case of allergy to its components. In addition, this medication is contraindicated if the patient is already taking cisapride or terfenadine.

As stated, fluconazole is prescribed by a doctor taking into account all the patient's indicators. Those patients who have liver or kidney failure, heart disease, or are under 18 or over 65 years of age are studied especially carefully. In such cases, a doctor can either prescribe fluconazole, assessing the degree of risk, or categorically prohibit it.

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Side effects Fluconazole for thrush

The medicine is considered one of the most potent drugs. But, unfortunately, this medication causes some side effects. Taking fluconazole can cause diarrhea, bloating.

In some cases, components of fluconazole can cause liver dysfunction.

Taking this medication affects the nervous system, coordination may be impaired, and weakness in the body may be observed.

If you use the medication without permission or recommendations from a doctor, allergic reactions may occur.

Treatment of thrush with fluconazole may lead to temporary deterioration of kidney function and a lack of potassium in the body.

Overdosing on fluconazole is especially dangerous and can cause hallucinations and paranoia.

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Overdose

The medicine must be taken strictly according to the doctor's instructions, the specified dose and regularly. In case you forgot to take fluconazole at the appointed time, this can be corrected a little later, but only if the next time of taking is not less than a day later. Otherwise, such frequent use of fluconazole can lead to an overdose.

Symptoms of an overdose of the drug include dizziness, disorientation in space, and even loss of consciousness. In addition, hallucinations and a paranoid state may occur. At the first signs of unusual behavior in a person taking fluconazole, or a deterioration in his or her condition, it is necessary to immediately seek medical help, telling the doctors what kind of drug the patient is taking and when he or she last took it.

As a rule, the first measure taken in case of a drug overdose is gastric lavage.

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Interactions with other drugs

Today, doctors often prescribe fluconazole for thrush to their patients if their general health allows them to take this drug, taking into account all its components. Before a prescription is written, the patient is carefully checked for allergic reactions and abnormalities in the functioning of the liver or kidneys.

But the patient should also inform the doctor about the drugs that he may already be taking. In addition to the component of the same name, fluconazole contains: lactose, cellulose, talc, calcium phosphate.

Interaction with other drugs without the consent of a doctor can lead to negative consequences for the whole body, a decrease in the effect of one of the drugs, etc.

Adverse reactions may be caused if fluconazole is taken simultaneously with such drugs or individual substances as: warfarin, phenytoin, rifampicin.

As studies have shown, the combination of fluconazole with contraceptives does not have any effect on the body as a whole or on each drug separately.

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Storage conditions

The drug fluconazole for thrush should be stored in a place without access to moisture and sunlight. The maximum permissible temperature is + 25 degrees Celsius. Keeping the drug in the refrigerator is also not recommended. Fluconazole for thrush should be stored in a place inaccessible to children.

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Special instructions

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Fluconazole teva for thrush

Fluconazole-Teva is a relatively inexpensive, but one of the most effective means for combating thrush.

This medication neutralizes fungal cells, the hyperactive reproduction of which is the cause of the disease. The medication acts by weakening the membrane of fungal cells.

The medication can be used both for treatment and prevention of the disease. In the first case, it is strongly recommended to undergo a full course of treatment to avoid relapse and transformation of the disease into a chronic one.

Fluconazole-Teva is available as a solution for intravenous administration, tablets, powder, syrup, capsules, and suspension.

The medication can be used by both men and women. The fluconazole regimen, dosages and form for treatment are prescribed exclusively by a doctor after examining the patient's health condition.

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Fluconazole for men from thrush

The medicine can be used by both women and men. It is a powerful remedy that has a quick effect and stops the excessive reproduction of fungi in the body, which causes the disease.

Candidiasis (thrush) can develop into a serious disease that can cause damage to the digestive tract, lungs, and kidneys. In men, this disease is less common than in women. The background for the occurrence and development of thrush is most often a decrease in immunity.

This disease is not sexually transmitted, although the pathogens causing candidiasis can be transmitted during sexual contact, but it is not considered a venereal disease.

Causes of candidiasis in men can also be taking antibiotics over a long period, various other infections or intoxications, disruption of the protective mechanisms of the mucous membrane, etc.

In men, genital candidiasis most often manifests itself only locally and is treated in the same way. This type of disease is called balanitis, and its main manifestation is the formation of films, red spots, and blisters on the penis.

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Fluconazole for thrush 150 mg

150 mg is the standard dosage of the drug and is taken once if the disease is not chronic or recurrent. Taking the drug does not depend on food intake.

If the disease has become chronic, the treatment lasts much longer. Fluconazole in this case is taken every 3 days at a dose of 150 mg.

For both men and women, the treatment regimen, duration, and doses are the same. The form of the drug and doses may change during treatment depending on the progress of the disease and changes in the patient's condition.

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How to take fluconazole for thrush

The rules for taking the medicine depend on the form and complexity of the disease. If thrush has appeared for the first time, the medicine is taken only once in a dose of 150 mg. If the disease continues to progress, the patient takes the same dose every 3 days for 2-3 weeks (depending on the course of the disease). After such a course of treatment, as a preventive measure, the medicine is taken every month in one dose for a year.

It is important to remember that even if the symptoms of the disease have disappeared and the overall health condition has improved, the course of treatment cannot be interrupted, since the infection may not yet be completely destroyed.

Depending on the form of the disease, the doctor prescribes a form of medication that can be used either locally or with an effect on the entire body.

The form of the medicine and the dosage regimen are developed by the doctor individually for each patient, and the medicine itself is dispensed in pharmacies with a prescription.

Price

The price of the drug fluconazole for thrush in Ukraine ranges from 21 to 28 hryvnia for 150 mg (1 tablet).

Suspensions and solutions for injection are somewhat more expensive, but they are prescribed less often than fluconazole in tablet form.

Fluconazole is considered one of the cheapest, but at the same time the most effective means for combating thrush, both in women and men.

Reviews

As already mentioned, fluconazole is considered one of the most effective drugs for thrush. And this conclusion was made not after laboratory studies, but by the patients themselves, who thanks to this drug were able to forget about such a problem as thrush.

It is noteworthy that fluconazole is effective after the first use, which may also be the last use of this drug. After all, at the initial manifestation of the disease, only one dose of 150 mg is enough.

Correct and regular use of the drug practically eliminates side effects, which cannot but please patients, especially in cases of prolonged or even chronic disease.

In some cases, patients taking fluconazole for thrush complain of worsening liver function and general condition. Since the drug has many contraindications, it is not prescribed to everyone, which is another reason for the indignation of those suffering from thrush. After all, fluconazole has already managed to earn the reputation of one of the most effective methods of treating candidiasis, but, unfortunately, it should be taken very, very carefully.

One of the main advantages of the drug, according to patients who have tried it, is its low price combined with prompt control of thrush.

Shelf life

The shelf life of the drug fluconazole for thrush is a maximum of 3 years from the date of manufacture.

When purchasing a drug, you must immediately check the production date indicated on the packaging.

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