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Common uses
This medicine is an azole
antifungal used to treat or prevent fungal infections. It may also be
used to prevent infections after bone marrow transplant.
Before using
Do not take this
medicine if you are also taking amphotericin b, astemizole, cisapride,
pimozide, or terfenadine. Additional monitoring of your dose or
condition may be needed if you are taking anticoagulants, buspirone,
cyclosporine, tacrolimus, or medicine for seizures, anxiety, or sleep.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions
for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Store this medicine
at room temperature, away from heat and light. To clear up your
infection completely, continue taking this medicine for the full
course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not
miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon
as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses
at once.
Cautions
If your symptoms do
not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with
your doctor. Do not take seldane (terfenadine), hismanal (astemizole),
or cisapride while taking this medicine. Keep all doctor and
laboratory appointments while you are taking this medicine.
Before you begin
taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women taking birth control
pills: this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of your birth
control pills. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth
control while you are taking this medicine.
If you plan on
becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in
breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Possible side
effects
Side effects, that may
go away during treatment, include nausea, abdominal pain, or headache.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check
with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience vomiting,
diarrhea, or rash. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
If you take
too much
If overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include hallucinations and
changes in behavior.
Additional
information
Do not share this
medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this
medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the
reach of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of
time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Drug
interactions
Drug interactions can
result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its
job. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. |