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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Fluconazole-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fluconazole as follows: Fluconazole is significantly excreted unchanged in urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Renal function could be periodically monitored, to prevent risk for toxicity. Fluconazole should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Any exacerbation of symptoms of renal injury and altered kidney function, such as, altered [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Fluconazole-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fluconazole as follows Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antifungal antibiotics belonging to the Azoles group, such as, Itraconazole, and Miconazole. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Fluconazole. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or [...]

Contraindications for Using Fluconazole-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Fluconazole as follows: In patients with GERD, taking Omeprazole, Fluconazole can inhibit the metabolism of Omeprazole, thus elevating the blood levels of Omeprazole for a longer duration, causing increased nausea, vomiting, and flatulence. Space Fluconazole 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 Fluconazole. Fluconazole [...]

Contraindications for Using Fluconazole-1

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

Side Effects of Fluconazole Use-2

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