Diflucan (Fluconazole)


Brand Name: Diflucan

Generic Name: Fluconazole

Manufacturer/Agent: Pfizer Global Pharma


Formulation: caps

Strength: 50mg

Pack size: 7

Trade Price: KES 1,726.00

Retail Price: @ KES 328.76


Class: Antifungals (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C13H12FN6O = 306.3

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. liver disease. co administration with terfenadine or cisapride.

Indications/Uses: Candida infections 50-200mg daily, with or without food. crytococcal meningitis 200-400mg daily.

Interactions: Increases effect of theophylline, anticoagulants, cyclosporin, oral hypoglycaemics, terfenadine. reduced effect: rifampicin.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances.