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Fluent is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Fluent also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fluent. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Fluent have been listed ahead. These side effects of Fluent are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Fluent's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Fluent's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fluent related warnings section.
Fluent is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Fluent have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Fluent may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Fluent is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Fluent is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Female) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Fluent safe for pregnant women?
Fluent shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Fluent safe during breastfeeding?
Fluent does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fluent on the Kidneys?
Fluent may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fluent on the Liver?
Side effects of Fluent rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Fluent on the Heart?
Fluent is rarely harmful for the heart.
Fluent should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluent unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluent habit forming or addictive?
Fluent is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Fluent. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Fluent is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Fluent in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Fluent
It is safe to take Fluent with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluent
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Fluent and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuation of Fluent on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and diarrhea. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Occasionally, Fluent causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
No, Usually Fluent does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Fluent only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
Fluent is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
No, Fluent is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diflucan® (fluconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 793-794