Brand Name(s): Diflucan Oral
CAS nº: 86386-73-4
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What is Fluconazole?
Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections, including yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach), abdomen (area between the chest and waist), lungs, blood, and other organs. Fluconazole is also used to treat meningitis caused by fungus.
Fluconazole is in a class of antifungals called triazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
It is commonly marketed under the trade name Diflucan® (Pfizer).
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