Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fluconazole as follows: Noncompliance with Fluconazole intake for the complete schedule can result in ineffective infection control with chance of relapse of infection with increased vigor. This can also contribute towards emergence of drug resistant strains of fungi, making infection control more difficult. Do not change the dose on Fluconazole without consulting your doctor. In patients with GERD, taking Omeprazole, Fluconazole can inhibit the metabolism [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]