How long does Fluconazole stay in your system ?

Fluconazole is an antifungal pharmaceutical used to fight infectious diseases. This can be candidiasis, mycosis, blood infections, cryptococcus or any other fungal infection. However, the effectiveness and duration of treatment depends on your immune system. Here is a general overview of how to use the product, its benefits and its duration in the body.

What is fluconazole?

Fluconazole is a medicine that contains an antifungal substance and is used to treat infections created by parasitic fungi in the body.  In medicine, it is used to prevent and treat Candidiasis. It is a yeast infection caused by yeast-like fungi called Candida albicans in the body.  As a result of this infection, you may notice lesions of the skin and mucous membranes, find yourself in dysphagia, and even feel burning in the vagina (mycosis). In addition, the medicine is used to treat meningitis (an infectious disease that affects the meninges including the brain and spinal cord) caused by the fungus Cryptococcus.

 How to use fluconazole?

First of all, fluconazole can be prescribed in the form of tablets (50mg, 100mg, 150mg) as well as in the form of an intravenous injection and an oral suspension. It can be taken during or after the meal. So, for a child, the dosage is defined according to the weight and the severity of the infection in the child. In adults, on the other hand, the dose of the drug is specified according to the nature and phase of the infection to be treated.

In case of mycosis for example, the dosage is 50mg once a day or 150mg to 300mg once a week. If you suffer from oral thrush, this will give you 50mg per day for two weeks. The dose for mucosal and invasive candidiasis is respectively 200mg to 400mg on the 1st day, 100mg to 200mg/d afterwards, and 800mg on the 1st day, 400mg/d for two weeks. Regarding the use against Cryptococcosis, the dose is 400mg/d for six to eight weeks, before increasing to 200mg/d.  Everything will depend on your doctor. When using fluconazole 2mg/mL intravenous solution, you should rinse the syringe with water after each use.  For the oral suspension, you need to shake it well each time before using it.

Children under 6 years old are not allowed to use fluconazole capsules.  The patient who is allergic to imidazoles is prohibited from all use of this drug, but those who are eligible should avoid combining the drug with products containing cisapride, astemizole and terfenadine.

 The benefits of fluconazole

Using fluconazole as a preventive and curative treatment can be very beneficial.  You can use it to treat many infections due to Candida including thrush in men and women, blood infection or any other part of the body as well as cryptococcal meningitis. It can also prevent the proliferation of a fungal infection. It is therefore useful in case of a weak immune system, for anyone who has undergone a bone marrow transplant or those who have HIV.

 How long does fluconazole stay in your system?

Fluconazole is normally a short-term treatment. It very often starts working in your system after the second day and can stay there for 6 days before completely leaving your body. However, before the end of the treatment, its effects may already wear off after 3 days before you notice an improvement in your immune system.

Fluconazole can cause side effects, the most common of which are nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, rash, headache, increased liver enzymes. The uncommon are constipation, bloating, dizziness, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, lack of appetite, difficult digestion and dry mouth. There are also very rare side effects that may occur during treatment such as allergies, heart rhythm disorders, hepatitis, etc.

Ultimately, fluconazole is a preventive and curative treatment that helps strengthen your immune system in the event of candidiasis, mycosis, meningitis, and any other infectious disease. To use it, one must follow the treatment according to the nature and severity of the infection. But once the antifungal substance is administered in your body, it can stay there for up to 6 days before completely disappearing. Note, however, that some side effects may occur during your treatment.