Description
✅ Uses (in simple words)
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Treats serious fungal infections like:
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Yeast infections of the mouth, throat, or esophagus
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Vaginal yeast infection
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Fungal infections in the bloodstream, heart, lungs, urinary tract
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Rare conditions like cryptococcal meningitis (infection around the brain and spinal cord) Lybrate+91mg+9eMedicalwala+9TrueMeds+1PharmEasy+11mg
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Also used to prevent fungal infections in people with weak immunity (e.g., HIV/AIDS, cancer treatments) 1mg+3Drugs.com+3PharmEasy+3
⚠️ Common side effects
You might feel:
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Headache
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Stomach upset (nausea, pain, diarrhea), dizziness, taste changes PharmEasy+11mg+1
These usually go away on their own.
🚨 Serious side effects (rare, but important)
Stop use and seek medical help if you notice:
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Severe allergic reaction: rash, swelling (especially of face/lips/throat), breathing trouble Lybrate+9Drugs.com+9TrueMeds+9PharmEasy+1PharmEasy+1
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Liver problems: symptoms include yellow eyes/skin, dark urine, upper belly pain, itching 1mg+11mg+1
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Life-threatening skin reactions: blistering, peeling with fever Drugs.comLybrate
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Heart rhythm issues (abnormal heartbeat, dizziness, fainting) especially if taking certain heart drugs like pimozide or quinidine 1mg+5PharmEasy+5Drugs.com+5
Also, rare reports of low adrenal gland function, seizures, or hair loss 1mgLybrate
💡 Things to remember
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Take exactly as your doctor tells you—even if you feel better before finishing the tablets Drugs.com+21mg+21mg+2
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Can be taken with or without food, but stick to a routine PharmEasy
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Avoid certain medications: some heart drugs, antibiotics, antacids, and more—tell your doctor about everything you’re taking PharmEasy1mg
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Use safe contraception during treatment and at least one week after, especially for women of childbearing age PharmEasy
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Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless doctor decides benefits outweigh risks eMedicalwala+9PharmEasy+91mg+9
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May cause dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machines if you feel unwell PharmEasy1mg
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Doctors may order liver or kidney tests during prolonged use PlatinumRx+31mg+3Lybrate+3
🧐 Simple summary:
What it does: Kills fungi that cause serious infections – in mouth, throat, genitals, nails, skin, bloodstream, brain.
Common side effects: Mild tummy issues, headache, dizziness.
Serious risks: Allergic reactions, liver damage, dangerous skin or heart problems (rare).
Important to follow doctor’s instructions, report any unusual symptoms immediately, and mention all other medications you take.
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