Antimicrobials
Fluconazole

Fluconazole

N/A
Excellent (90 to 100%)
IV:$ PO:$

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Candida infections both mucocutaneous and invasive - i.e. Candidemia.

Cryptococcus and Coccidioides infections.

Antifungal prophylaxis in immunocompromised.

Consider QTc monitoring if concomitant drugs affecting the interval or elevated baseline measurement.

  • Drug interactions

  • QTc prolongation

  • Hepatic enzyme abnormalities

  • Rash

  • Alopecia

  • GI upset

Many via CYP450. Suggest review specific patient medications.

Fluconazole increases levels of phenytoin, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, warfarin, oral hypoglycemics.

Risk when combining with other QTc prolonging medications.

Antimicrobial class: Triazole antifungal.

Pregnancy category: C.