What is fluconazole?

Answer 1

Fluconazole is similar to an antibiotic but it treats fungal infections rather than pathogens. It can be used as an intravenous drug to treat systemic fungal infections, or as a cream for example to treat topical localised fungal infections. A common example of a fungal infection is thrush (candidiasis) which can effect mucous membranes in areas such as the mouth or vagina. Athletes foot (tinea pedis) is another example of a fungal infection. Some fungal infections can be very serious causing septicaemia, but mostly they are localised and uncomfortable, but easily treated.

Answer 2

Fluconazole is an Azole Antifungal drug used to treat fungus infections. This can be used to treat oral candidiasis and fungemia.

Answer 3

It's an anti-fungal (anti-micotic) medicine.