Fluconazole - an antifungal drug which is prescribed for the treatment of: cryptococcosis, generalized, disseminated and genital candidiasis, fungal infections of the skin and others. When self-administered the drug unwittingly raises the question - how often can I take fluconazole?
fluconazole
Antifungal orientation. It prevents the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol (ergosterol - the main element of the cell membrane of the fungus without destroying its fungus not win).
High activity against fungi exhibits after oral and intravenous administration.
It is produced in the form of tablets, capsules and injectable solution.
Shows the presence of:
- Cryptococcosis (meningitis, skin infection, the lungs);
- Generalized candidiasis (when affected internal organs, blood, eye infections, abdominal, urinary tract, etc.);
- Candidiasis of the mucous membranes of various organs;
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis;
- Fungal infections of deep skin layers;
- Prevention of fungus in susceptible patients it (cancer patients).
possible dose
Fluconazole regimen is adjusted individually by your doctor. It is caused by the weight of the fungal disease, age and state of health of the infected.
The recommended dose of the drug:
- Adults: once a day 50-400 mg (maximum);
- Babies: Assigned by weight - 12.3 mg per kg, administered once a day.
When anomalies kidneys patient dose Fluconazole should be much lower than the recommended.
treatment period is determined by the degree of disease severity and progression.
Fluconazole is the most popular purchased in treating thrush. In this disease treatment is given to the partner and the partner. For women and men receiving Fluconazole is administered in the form of application of 150 mg twice with an interval of three days. In addition, prescribed use of candles, creams and other treatments.
during pregnancy
Fluconazole is also possible to drink during pregnancy, except for the first 2 trimesters. Some studies show that the drug is not more than 150 mg orally does not cause the fetus no harm. Increasing the dose, ≥400 mg gives the probability of developing a rare congenital abnormalities. Directly, in each case only a doctor decides to prescribe Fluconazole as not to cause harm to the fetus and mother.
children
Fluconazole:
- Newborns by 3 weeks of age - 3 mg per kg of body weight in single receptions for 72 hours;
- At the age of 1-1.5 months - 3 mg per kg of body weight in single receptions for 48 hours;
- From 1.5 months of age and older - 3 mg per kg of body weight in a single receptions daily.
Fluconazole has proven itself in the treatment of nail fungus. In most cases, treatment is started already in advanced stages when asymptomatic or slightly marked the initial stage of the disease has been missed. Launched step requires the application of antifungal drugs inside external application will be insufficient.
When nail fungus should drink Fluconazole 1 time per week in an amount of 150 mg. Duration of use corresponds to the absolute renewal of the nail plate. Until its full regrowth of healthy format can not stop taking the drug. Possible therapy for several years in length.
To prevent fungal diseases are advised to take Fluconazole with a frequency: once a month at 150 mg.
In the running position recommended rapid application of the drug (50 mg daily).
When cryptococcal infections (meningitis and other localization), candidemia, candidiasis adult registers: the first 24 hours of treatment - 400 mg in the single reception, subsequently 200 mg daily. Weak positive response of the organism to the drug physician requires increasing reception to 400 mg.
Mycosis, candidosis - 150 mg weekly (a one-time use) for 2-6 weeks. In the case of tinea versicolor single serving of increases in two.
In any case, the dosage is appointed by a specialist.
sources:
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