Fluconazole indications

List of indications
Vaginal candidiasis Oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis Cryptococcal meningitis Prophylaxis

Vaginal candidiasis
Fluconazole is indicated for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida).Return to top

Oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis
Fluconazole is indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis. In open noncomparative studies of relatively small numbers of patients, Fluconazole was also effective for the treatment of Candida urinary tract infections, peritonitis, and systemic Candida infections including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and pneumonia. Return to top

Cryptococcal meningitis
Fluconazole is indicated for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis. Before prescribing Fluconazole for AIDS patients with cryptococcal meningitis, please see clinical studies section of the FDA label. Studies comparing Fluconazole to amphotericin B in non-HIV infected patients have not been conducted.Return to top

Prophylaxis
Fluconazole is also indicated to decrease the incidence of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Specimens for fungal culture and other relevant laboratory studies (serology, histopathology) should be obtained prior to therapy to isolate and identify causative organisms. Therapy may be instituted before the results of the cultures and other laboratory studies are known; however, once these results become available, anti-infective therapy should be adjusted accordingly. Return to top