fluconazole
noun
flu·con·a·zole
flü-ˈkä-nə-ˌzōl 
: an antifungal agent C13H12F2N6O used orally to treat cryptococcal meningitis and local or systemic candida infections
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The most common oral antifungals prescribed are itraconazole and fluconazole, taken once daily for 1-2 weeks.7
While generally safe, some people shouldn't take oral antifungals, including people with heart disease, chronic kidney disease, or liver disease.
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Mar. 2025
Most side effects usually disappear after discontinuing the fluconazole therapy.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
If a yeast infection is the culprit, your doc can prescribe an antifungal called fluconazole (Diflucan), which is a one-time pill that can knock out Candida overgrowth.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Feb. 2025
Common medications your gynecologist may prescribe for treatment include Diflucan (fluconazole), Lotrimin (clotrimazole), and Nystex (nystatin).6
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal infections.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Antifungals: Oral antifungals like Diflucan (fluconazole) help treat stubborn yeast infections.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
However, for those who get more severely sick or are at risk for severe illness, they may be prescribed an oral anti-fungal medication, such as fluconazole, for three to six months.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2024
Instead, antifungal treatments, typically fluconazole or amphotericin B, are used to treat some cases of the illness.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024
Oral fluconazole is used when topical medications do not eliminate the overgrowth.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Mar. 2025
Most side effects usually disappear after discontinuing the fluconazole therapy.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
If a yeast infection is the culprit, your doc can prescribe an antifungal called fluconazole (Diflucan), which is a one-time pill that can knock out Candida overgrowth.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Feb. 2025
Common medications your gynecologist may prescribe for treatment include Diflucan (fluconazole), Lotrimin (clotrimazole), and Nystex (nystatin).6
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal infections.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Antifungals: Oral antifungals like Diflucan (fluconazole) help treat stubborn yeast infections.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
However, for those who get more severely sick or are at risk for severe illness, they may be prescribed an oral anti-fungal medication, such as fluconazole, for three to six months.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2024
Instead, antifungal treatments, typically fluconazole or amphotericin B, are used to treat some cases of the illness.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024
Oral fluconazole is used when topical medications do not eliminate the overgrowth.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Fluconazole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluconazole. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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fluconazole
noun
flu·con·a·zole
flü-ˈkän-ə-ˌzōl
: a triazole antifungal agent C13H12F2N6O used to treat cryptococcal meningitis and local or systemic candida infections see diflucan
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