Treatment of Fungal or Yeast Infections with Generic Diflucan Tablets

What is a Fungal or Yeast Infection?

Fungal infections of the skin are very common and include athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections. Candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the Candida species (all yeasts), of which Candida albicans is the most common. Also commonly referred to as a yeast infection, candidiasis is also technically known as candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis. Candidiasis encompasses infections that range from superficial, such as oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases.
Most of the yeast infections caused by Candida result in minimal complications such as redness, itching and discomfort, though complications may be severe or fatal if left untreated in certain populations. In immunocompetent persons, candidiasis is usually a very localized infection of the skin or mucosal membranes, including the oral cavity (thrush), the pharynx or esophagus, the gastrointestinal tract, the urinary bladder, or the genitalia (vagina, penis).
Infection of the vagina or vulva may cause severe itching, burning, soreness, irritation, and a whitish or whitish-gray cottage cheese-like discharge, often with a curd-like appearance. Symptoms of infection of the male genitalia include red, patchy sores near the head of the penis or on the foreskin, severe itching, or a burning sensation. Candidiasis of the penis can also have a white discharge, although uncommon.

Causes of Yeast Infection

Candida yeasts are commonly present in humans, and their growth is normally limited by the human immune system and by other microorganisms, such as bacteria occupying the same locations in the human body.
A weakened or undeveloped immune system or metabolic illnesses such as diabetes are significant predisposing factors of candidiasis. Diseases or conditions linked to candidiasis include HIV/AIDS, mononucleosis, cancer treatments, steroids, stress, and nutrient deficiency. Almost 15% of people with weakened immune systems develop a systemic illness caused by Candida species.
In penile candidiasis, the causes include sexual intercourse with an infected individual, low immunity, antibiotics, and diabetes. Male genital yeast infections are less common, and incidences of infection are only a fraction of those in women; however, yeast infection on the penis from direct contact via sexual intercourse with an infected partner is not uncommon.

Generic Diflucan Tablets (Forcan) – Product Information

Generic Diflucan (Forcan Tablets) is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections. It works by preventing the growth of the fungal and yeast organisms causing your infection. The active ingredient present in Generic Diflucan tablets is Fluconazole. Generic Diflucan (Forcan Tablets) is used to treat:
1. Vaginal candidiasis: (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida).
2. Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis: In open noncomparative studies of relatively small numbers of patients, Generic Diflucan was also effective for the treatment of Candida urinary tract infections, peritonitis, and systemic Candida infections including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and pneumonia.
3. Cryptococcal meningitis:
4. Prophylaxis: Generic Diflucan is also indicated to decrease the incidence of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Generic Diflucan Tablets (Forcan) - Contraindications

Generic Diflucan is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to fluconazole, medicines related to fluconazole such as miconazole, ketoconazole or clotrimazole, or any inactive component of this medicine.

Generic Diflucan Tablets - Dosage

Take your medicine at about the same time each day.Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you to remember when to take it.It does not matter if you take this medicine before or after food.
Continue taking Diflucan until your doctor recommends. The length of time you take Generic Diflucan will depend on the sort of infection you have.The recommended dosage of for various indications is given below:
Single Dose
Vaginal candidiasis:
The recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for vaginal candidiasis is 150 mg as a single oral dose.
Multiple Dose:
In general, a loading dose of twice the daily dose is recommended on the first day of therapy to result in plasma concentrations close to steady-state by the second day of therapy.
Oropharyngeal candidiasis:
The recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for oropharyngeal candidiasis is 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily.
Esophageal candidiasis:
The recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for esophageal candidiasis is 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily. Doses up to 400 mg/day may be used, depending on the patient's response to therapy.
Systemic Candida infections:
In the case of systemic Candida infections including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and pneumonia, optimal therapeutic dosage and duration of therapy have not been established and dosages of upto 400 mg daily have been used.
Cryptococcal meningitis:
The recommended dosage for treatment of acute cryptococcal meningitis is 400 mg on the first day, followed by 200 mg once daily.
Prophylaxis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation:
The recommended Generic Diflucan daily dosage for the prevention of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation is 400 mg, once daily.

Side Effects of Generic Diflucan

The more common side effects of Generic Diflucan Tablets include nausea or feeling sick, vomiting, strange taste, loss of appetite, headache, dry or sore mouth, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion and diarrhoea. The above mentioned side effects of fluconazole are usually mild and short-lived. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects:
Swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing
Asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath
Sudden or severe itching, skin rash, hives
Fainting, seizures or fits
Flaking of the skin
Yellowing of the skin or eyes, also called jaundice
Bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, or reddish or purplish blotches under the skin
Signs of frequent or worrying infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
Fast or irregular heart beat
These side effects are usually rare but can be serious and may need urgent medical attention. This is not a complete list of all possible side effects.

Generic Diflucan Tablets - More Details

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