General description
Fluconazole is a antifungal agent used to treat Cryptococcal meningitis and is also active against Candida spp.
INN
Fluconazole
Medicine type
Chemical agent
EML status history
First added in 1999
(TRS
895)
for
Cryptococcosis
Added in 1999
(TRS
895)
for
Candidosis
Therapeutic equivalent for
Wikipedia
DrugBank
Recommendations
Section
Antifungal medicines
- Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2 mg per mL in vial
- Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL
- Oral > Solid: 50 mg capsule
Indications