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Side Effects of Fluconazole Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Fluconazole as follows: Cardiac arrhythmias Fluconazole 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 Fluconazole. Also, individuals taking Lasix are at increased risk for losing potassium, thus setting the ground for life-threatening arrhythmias, upon taking Fluconazole. Nausea and vomiting This [...]

How to Administer Fluconazole Premixed Solution Intravenous

Patient was educated on how to administer Fluconazole premixed solution intravenous as follow: Fluconazole 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 [...]

How to Take Fluconazole Parenterally

Patient was educated on how to take Fluconazole parenterally as follow: Parenteral Fluconazole is taken as an intravenous shot. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the vial at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time [...]

How to Take Fluconazole Pill

Patient was educated on how to take Fluconazole pill as follows: Take Fluconazole pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is [...]

Fluconazole and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Fluconazole and its mechanism of action as follows: Fluconazoleis an antifungal medication that inhibits synthesis of Ergosterol. Ergosterol is a component of fungal cell membrane and is very important for the survival of the fungus. Inhibition of sterol synthesis in the fungal cell wall by Fluconazole, makes the fungus more susceptible to Fluconazole. Thus, Fluconazole inhibits growth of the fungus. Fluconazole is used in the treatment of esophageal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, [...]