Fluconazole

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 01, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Fluconazole

Common Brands:

Diflucan

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Triazole (antifungal medicine)

Forms:

Tablet, powder for oral suspension

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Fungal infections of the brain, mouth, throat, esophagus, abdomen, lungs, blood, urinary tract, vagina, and other organs.
Prevention of fungal infection in people undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy before a bone marrow transplant.

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Fluconazole Drug Class

Fluconazole (floo-koh-nah-zole) belongs to a group of antifungal medications called triazoles.

Fluconazole Age Range

Fluconazole is approved for use in adults and children.