Diflucan - yeast infection treatment

Yeast infection or candidiasis is a common infection caused by fundi which develops in case of overgrowth of Dandida albicans fungi.

Usually candida is presented in the human organism in small quantities and does not cause any infection. However, in case of different factors like hormonal disorders, changes in vagina microflor the strains of candida infection may begin replicate and growth. This ultimately causes an infection. Candida infection is also known as candidiasis, oral thrush is a very commone yeast infection that affect millions of women and men all over the world. According to clinical data nearly 75% of all adult women had a vaginal candidiasis during their life.

Currently there are known some risk factor which may provoke the development of yeast infections. These risk factors include:

• Being pregnant
• Overuse of birth control pills
• Overuse of antibiotics
• Overuse of corticosteroids
• Having diabetes

The symptoms of candida infections may vary from mild to severe. In most cases candida causes the following symptoms:

• Vaginal itching and sometimes irritation and burning
• Increased vaginal discharges (they are not abundant without severe bad smell). Vaginal discharges usually look like cottage cheese
• Itching, irritation or burning of the vulva
• Painful sensation during sexual intercourse or urination

The symptoms of candida infection may be similar to those caused by bacteria or protozoa.

Candida infection treatment include the application of antifungal medicines including those taken orally and topical medications applied directly on the affected area.

Diflucan is used to treat candidiasis

Diflucan is used to treat fungal infections called candidiasis (also known as thrush or yeast infections). These include vaginal infections, throat infections, and fungal infections elsewhere in the body, such as infections of the urinary tract, peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen), and pneumonia. Diflucan is also prescribed to guard against candidiasis in some people receiving bone marrow transplants, and is used to treat meningitis (brain or spinal cord inflammation) caused by another type of fungus.

In addition, Diflucan is now being prescribed for fungal infections in kidney and liver transplant patients, and fungal infections in patients with AIDS.

Do not take Diflucan if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients or have ever had an allergic reaction to similar drugs, such as ketoconazole. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced.

Avoid combining Diflucan with the heartburn medication cisapride. The combination has been known to trigger heartbeat irregularities and other cardiac problems. Your doctor will watch your liver function carefully while you are taking Diflucan.

If your immunity is low and you develop a rash, your doctor should monitor your condition closely. You may have to stop taking Diflucan if the rash gets worse. In a small group of patients, drugs similar to Diflucan have caused irregular heartbeats. If you develop such symptoms while taking Diflucan, contact your doctor.