What conditions is fluconazole 200 mg used to treat?
Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine. A 200 mg dose is commonly used when treating specific yeast (fungal) infections, including:
- Vaginal yeast infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis)
- Thrush (oral candidiasis)
- Esophageal yeast infection (esophageal candidiasis)
- Certain other yeast infections, depending on the patient and severity
How does fluconazole work?
Fluconazole blocks a key fungal enzyme involved in making the fungal cell membrane. That stops the fungus from growing and allows the infection to resolve.
Is fluconazole 200 mg ever used for other fungal infections?
It can be used for additional fungal infections, but the exact indication and dosing depend on the diagnosis (which fungus), the infection site, and the patient’s immune status.
What should patients consider before taking fluconazole 200 mg?
Patients typically need to tell a clinician if they:
- Have liver disease or have had abnormal liver tests
- Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (the risks depend on the situation)
- Take other medicines, because fluconazole can interact with several drugs
- Have kidney impairment, since dosing may need adjustment
How is fluconazole 200 mg usually taken?
Dosing schedules vary by condition (some infections use a single dose, while others use treatment over several days). A prescription will specify how long to take it and whether to take it once daily or on a different schedule.
When to seek urgent care
Get medical help promptly if symptoms worsen, fever develops, swallowing becomes difficult (for suspected esophageal infection), or there are signs of an allergic reaction.
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