Diflucan is an antifungal medication that is available in tablet and suspension form. The active ingredient in Diflucan is fluconazole, which is a white crystalline solid that is slightly soluble in water and saline. The following are the inactive ingredients in Diflucan:
- DIFLUCAN Tablets: microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake dye, and magnesium stearate.
- DIFLUCAN for Oral Suspension: sucrose, sodium citrate dihydrate, citric acid anhydrous, sodium benzoate, titanium dioxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, xanthan gum, and natural orange flavor.
- DIFLUCAN Injection: sodium chloride or dextrose diluent, with each mL containing 2 mg of fluconazole and 9 mg of sodium chloride or 56 mg of dextrose, hydrous.
Diflucan is used to treat various fungal infections, including cryptococcal meningitis, coccidioidomycosis, and invasive candidiasis. It is also indicated to decrease the incidence of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
The following are some positive aspects of Diflucan:
- It is effective in treating various fungal infections.
- It is available in both tablet and suspension form, making it easy to administer.
- It can be taken without regard to meals.
The following are some negative aspects of Diflucan:
- It may cause adverse reactions, such as anemia, agranulocytosis, and leukopenia.
- Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
- Nursing mothers should limit exposure to Diflucan, as fluconazole is found in human breast milk at concentrations similar to plasma.
