Diflucan online prescriptions

Diflucan fights fungal infections that affect the mouth, esophagus, lungs, blood, and more. It works by blocking fungi from the enzymes needed to make ergosterol. Specifically, Diflucan targets an enzyme called lanosterol 14-α-demethylase, which is needed to produce ergosterol.

Fungi need ergosterol to build their cell membranes. Without it, the cell structure of a fungus becomes weak, and it is unable to grow. Because Diflucan inhibits fungi from being able to strengthen their cell structure, it blocks fungi from being able to grow and continue to spread. This makes it an effective medication for eliminating harmful fungi while allowing your body to begin to recover from infection.

Diflucan and fluconazole are available as oral tablets, oral powders for reconstitution (liquid), and intravenous (IV) solutions. The tablets and oral powders are the most commonly used forms.

Diflucan and fluconazole are available in 50-, 100-, 150-, and 200-milligram tablets. The concentrations of the oral powder are 10 mg/mL and 40 mg/mL for both medications.

Your provider will instruct you on how to take Diflucan. Recommendations are based on the type of infection, your symptoms, severity, and medical history.

Recommendations for specific conditions include:

• Vaginal yeast infection: one single dose of 150 milligrams.
• Oral thrush: 200 milligrams the first day, followed by 100 milligrams once per day for at least two weeks even though your symptoms may resolve within a few days.
• Esophageal thrush: 200 milligrams the first day, followed by 100 milligrams once per day for about 21 days. Your provider may prescribe doses of up to 400 milligrams per day based on your symptoms and response.
• Urinary tract infections: 50 to 200 milligrams daily depending on your symptoms.

For children, your provider will consider age, body weight, and symptoms when determining the appropriate dose.

Your provider will instruct you to take the tablet whole. You can take Diflucan with or without food. Your provider will also instruct you to take the full course of the medication to ensure the fungi are eradicated.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. If you are unsure what to do, you can always reach out to your provider for guidance.

Diflucan is a commonly used antifungal medication. Other well-known antifungals include Sporanox (itraconazole) and Nizoral (ketoconazole). Diflucan, Sporanox, and Nizoral work by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, which helps fungi maintain their cell structure. Each of these medications belongs to the azole class of antifungals but differs in what it may be prescribed to treat. 

Diflucan is FDA-approved and commonly used to treat vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush. For severe fungal infections like aspergillosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis, your provider may recommend Sporanox. Nizoral is less commonly used today because of the potential for serious side effects. But, it is still used to treat chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis and certain dermatophyte infections.

The side effects of these antifungals vary. Diflucan tends to be well-tolerated, but has the potential for side effects like headache, nausea, and abdominal pain. Itraconazole can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, an increase in liver enzymes, and, in rare cases, congestive heart failure. Ketoconazole has the highest risk of severe side effects, including hepatotoxicity, adrenal insufficiency, and drug interactions. Due to these risks, Ketoconazole is often reserved for cases where other antifungal treatments aren’t appropriate.