Often when visiting institutions such as a sauna or pool, you can pick up a fungus. This type of infection is not uncommon in our time. And in the process of a serious illness, the effect of the fungus is multiplied. In pharmacology, there are some drugs to combat the fungus, such as Diflucan. The instructions for use describe in more detail the features of the application and the scope of the drug.
Diflucan drug - description
The composition of the drug includes potent fluconazole. How to use diflucan? The use of the drug is administered orally or intravenously. This is either a powder soluble in water, or a liquid for drip, or capsules or tablets.
The medicine Diflucan kills a pathogenic fungus, destroying its shell. This inhibits the ability of the fungal infection to reproduce.
Diflucan. Use
In what cases is it recommended to use diflucan? The instruction will help to deal with these issues (however, the last word should be with the doctor). This is usually a fungal infection or candidiasis. Also, the drug is recommended for the treatment of lichen, onychomycosis.
Contraindications
The drug is contraindicated in case of personal intolerance to azole antifungal drugs. With violations in the liver, kidneys, as well as with a tendency to alcoholism, you must adhere to the recommendations of a specialist. For young children, the dosage of the drug should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. Not sure if Diflucan is right for you? The insert instruction sheet helps you figure this out.
Adverse effects
Each medicine, one way or another influencing the course of the disease, can cause side effects. Including diflucan. The instruction lists a number of possible deviations. This is a toothache, deterioration of the gastrointestinal tract, or increased gas output. Medication can cause muscle pain and make the body lethargic. Sometimes muscle begins to contract on its own. The drug may cause allergic scabies.
Diflucan. Dosage of medication
The medicine is injected into a vein or administered orally. Infusion of the drug is carried out in small portions, focusing on the age of the patient and the stage of development of the disease.
Some diseases, for example, varieties of meningitis, require long-term treatment, about 7-15 days. Vaginal candidiasis disappears after consuming one serving of the medicine.
The drug can be used to prevent fungus in infants. One injection every 3 days is enough.
In any case, before using diflucan, consult a specialist to determine for yourself the correct regimen and dose.
Interaction with other medicines
Diflucan gives unexpected results when interacting with other agents. Suppose drugs that clot blood enhance their effects when used together. Some other medicines can lead to dangerous consequences when combined with Diflucan. The instruction should mention incompatible drugs. The exception is biological additives.
Kharkov experiment
Once in Kharkov (Ukraine), an experiment was conducted on the treatment of a group of women. They had vaginal candidiasis. The group included 81 participants under the age of 35.
The disease is a classic vaginal candidiasis.
After taking the daily dose in the form of a diflucan capsule, the whole group began to feel some improvement. After a couple of days, phenomena such as discharge and itching began to decrease. Over the week, the condition of women became stable.
After two weeks, tests for the fungus showed the following: 84% of the subjects cleared of the fungus, 16% continued to be carriers of spore fungi, 8% underwent a second course of treatment with other drugs.
In the same city, another study tried to cure pityriasis versicolor. The group included 56 patients. 98% of the participants in the group were completely cured of the disease, which proved the effectiveness of the drug Diflucan in the treatment of such diseases.