Diflucan
(fluconazole) and Flagyl (metronidazole) are used to treat different kinds of infections. Diflucan is an antifungal medication prescribed to treat Candida fungal infections of the mouth,
vagina, esophagus, lungs,
urinary tract, abdomen, and other organs. Diflucan is also used to treat fungal meningitis and may be
prescribed to ward off fungal infections in patients being treated with chemotherapy or radiation
before a bone marrow transplant. Flagyl is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas, amebiasis, and anaerobic
bacterial infections. Flagyl is also used to treat some protozoal infections. Common
side effects of Diflucan include: Common side effects of Flagyl include:
Uncomfortable side effects that may become serious are:
Serious but unlikely side effects of Flagyl include:
What is Diflucan?Diflucan (fluconazole) is an antifungal medication prescribed to treat Candida fungal infections of the mouth, vagina, esophagus, lungs, urinary tract, abdomen, and other organs. Diflucan is also used to treat fungal meningitis and may be prescribed to ward off fungal infections in patients being treated with chemotherapy or radiation before a bone marrow transplant. What is Flagyl?
Flagyl, Flagyl ER, and Flagyl Injection (metronidazole) are antimicrobial drugs used to treat bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas, amebiasis, and anaerobic bacterial infections.  QUESTIONBowel regularity means a bowel movement every day. See AnswerWhat Drugs Interact With Diflucan?Diflucan may interact with blood thinners or seizure medications. Diflucan may also interact with alfentanil, fentanyl, clopidogrel, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, methadone, pimozide, prednisone, saquinavir, zidovudine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, theophylline, voriconazole, antidepressants, cancer medicines, cholesterol lowering medicines, heart or blood pressure medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), oral diabetes medications, rifabutin, rifampin, or sedatives. What Drugs Interact With Flagyl?Flagyl may interact with blood thinners or seizure medications. Flagyl may also interact with cimetidine, lithium, or disulfiram. How Should Diflucan Be Taken?Diflucan is available in several strengths and comes as a tablet (50, 100, 150 and 200 mg strength), liquid (350 or 1400 mg strength), or injection (2 mg per ml). Diflucan is taken once a day and may be taken for several weeks depending on the condition being treated. How Should Flagyl Be Taken?Flagyl is supplied in 250 and 500 mg strength tablets, Flagyl ER is available in 750 mg strength tablets, and Flagyl Injection in 500 mg strength in a buffered 100 ml vial. Dosage is quite variable and dependent upon the severity of disease and other considerations made by the treating physician. Most of the serious side effects may occur with any of these three preparations of Flagyl. Flagyl may cause liver enzyme levels to increase; lithium and creatinine levels should be checked to avoid lithium toxicity or renal compromise. Alcohol may increase the side effects of Flagyl. Patients on disulfiram should not take Flagyl until they have had a two week interval without taking disulfiram, especially alcoholic patients, to avoid psychotic reactions. Treatment in pregnant women (during first 3 months is not advised) or women who are breastfeeding should only be done if the benefits outweigh the potential problems. Flagyl passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Except for use in amebiasis, studies in pediatric patients are not available; Flagyl ER has no pediatric studies. SLIDESHOWFungal Skin Infections: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments See SlideshowFrom Disclaimer All drug information provided on RxList.com is sourced directly from drug monographs published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Any drug information published on RxList.com regarding general drug information, drug side effects, drug usage, dosage, and more are sourced from the original drug documentation found in its FDA drug monograph. Drug information found in the drug comparisons published on RxList.com is primarily sourced from the FDA drug information. The drug comparison information found in this article does not contain any data from clinical trials with human participants or animals performed by any of the drug manufacturers comparing the drugs. The drug comparisons information provided does not cover every potential use, warning, drug interaction, side effect, or adverse or allergic reaction. RxList.com assumes no responsibility for any healthcare administered to a person based on the information found on this site. As drug information can and will change at any time, RxList.com makes every effort to update its drug information. Due to the time-sensitive nature of drug information, RxList.com makes no guarantees that the information provided is the most current. Any missing drug warnings or information does not in any way guarantee the safety, effectiveness, or the lack of adverse effects of any drug. The drug information provided is intended for reference only and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice. If you have specific questions regarding a drug’s safety, side effects, usage, warnings, etc., you should contact your doctor or pharmacist, or refer to the individual drug monograph details found on the FDA.gov or RxList.com websites for more information. You may also report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA by visiting the FDA MedWatch website or calling 1-800-FDA-1088. References Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP SOURCE: RxList. Diflucan Medication Guide. https://www.rxlist.com/diflucan-drug.htm#medguide RxList. Flagyl Medication Guide. https://www.rxlist.com/flagyl-drug.htm#medguide Can you take fluconazole and metronidazole at same time?Using fluconazole together with metroNIDAZOLE can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect.
What antibiotic is the same as metronidazole?Flagyl Differences. Flagyl (metronidazole) and Cipro (ciprofloxacin) are both types of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.
What is fluconazole and metronidazole used for?Diflucan (fluconazole) and Flagyl (metronidazole) are used to treat different kinds of infections. Diflucan is an antifungal medication prescribed to treat Candida fungal infections of the mouth, vagina, esophagus, lungs, urinary tract, abdomen, and other organs.
Is metronidazole an antibiotic or antifungal?Metronidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for vaginal fungus or yeast infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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