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Contraindications for Using Diflucan-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Diflucan as follows: In patients with GERD, taking Omeprazole, Diflucan can inhibit the metabolism of Omeprazole, thus elevating the blood levels of Omeprazole for a longer duration, causing increased nausea, vomiting, and flatulence. Space Diflucan out by at least 2 hours from taking Omeprazole to avoid this complication. Discuss with your doctor regarding other medications you take regularly and any possible interactions they can have with Diflucan. Diflucan [...]

Contraindications for Using Diflucan-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Diflucan as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Diflucan. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Diflucan is minimally metabolized by the liver and Diflucan intake can lead to hepatic injury. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Diflucan and this can lead to increased blood levels of Diflucan for longer duration, leading to toxicity. Diflucan [...]

Side Effects of Diflucan Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Diflucan as follows: Skin rash Diflucan intake can result in skin rash ranging between mild to severe exfoliating rash, blisters, easy bleeding, and bruising. Diarrhea Diflucan can cause irritation of the intestinal mucosa and diarrhea. Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Diflucan. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. This [...]

Side Effects of Diflucan Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Diflucan as follows: Cardiac arrhythmias Diflucan can precipitate irregular heartbeats, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias. Individuals with history of chronic disturbance in serum magnesium and potassium ions are also at increased risk for arrhythmias with Diflucan. Also, individuals taking Lasix are at increased risk for losing potassium, thus setting the ground for life-threatening arrhythmias, upon taking Diflucan. Nausea and vomiting This [...]

How to Administer Diflucan Premixed Solution Intravenous

Patient was educated on how to administer Diflucan premixed solution intravenous as follow: Diflucan can be taken as a premixed solution, administered intravenously. The medication bag is stored at room temperature. Do not freeze the bag. The actual medication bag comes in an overwrap. Do not remove the medication bag from overwrap until ready for use. The overwrap acts as a moisture barrier. The medication bag preserves the sterility of the medication. Shake the bag [...]