Fluconazole
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API Product :
Fluconazole
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CEP :
¤
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WCC :
?
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Therapeutic Use :
Antifungals, dermatological; Ophthalmological/Otological Combinations; Stomatologicals, Mouth Preparations, Medicinal Dentifrices Etc; Ophthalmologicals; Otologicals; Cough And Cold Preparations; Gynecological anti-Infectives; All Other Therapeutic Products
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Originator :
Watson Pharmaceuticals
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CAS No. :
86386-73-4
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Trade Name. :
DIFLUCAN
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Molecular Weight :
306.271 g/mol
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Molecular Formula :
C13H12F2N6O
Application
Fluconazole is used to prevent and treat a variety of fungal and yeast infections. It belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of certain types of fungus.
General Description
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used for a number of fungal infections.[1] This includes candidiasis, blastomycosis, coccidiodomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, dermatophytosis, and pityriasis versicolor.[1] It is also used to prevent candidiasis in those who are at high risk such as following organ transplantation, low birth weight babies, and those with low blood neutrophil counts.[1] It is given either by mouth or by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and increased liver enzymes.[1] Serious side effects may include liver problems, QT prolongation, and seizures.[1] During pregnancy it may increase the risk of miscarriage while large doses may cause birth defects.[2][1] Fluconazole is in the azole antifungal family of medication.[1] It is believed to work by affecting the fungal cellular membrane.