Drug dosage is based on the type and severity of infection, identity of the causative organism
Usual Dosing (Adults) Oral: Oropharyngeal candidiasis: 200mg orally x 1, followed by 100mg orally once daily
50 mg
Applies to the following strengths: 200 mg/100 mL-0
Diflucan Dosage forms: intravenous solution (100
It is eliminated by renal excretion, so its dose must be reduced in patients with renal failure
This highlights the need to consider restrictions for use of fluconazole prophylaxis to infants at highest risk for infection
Physician reviewed fluconazole patient information - includes fluconazole description, dosage and directions
These classes include the
Kidney failure is found, especially among people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take Nexium and have Pain
The vast majority of fungal infections of the kidney and bladder result from Candida albicans and other Candida species
Fluconazole is a highly selective inhibitor of fungal CYP450 dependent enzyme lanosterol 14-α-demethylase
Directions for Intravenous Use of Fluconazole in Flexible Plastic Containers
3 mg/kg (primaquine base) PO q24h
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Fusidic Pharmacokinetic profiles of initial and steady-state doses of 200 mg intravenous fluconazole twice daily were obtained from plasma and CVVHDF effluent
CAPD
Therapy was started with fluconazole 150 mg IV every 12 hours
Patient is clinically stable and can tolerate and absorb the oral agent
The dosage of fluconazole may need to be reduced in people with kidney disease (does not apply to single-dose therapy)