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Please describe the medication: fluconazole?

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Antifungal meds: Prevents and treats certain fungus infections. Belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals.

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Answered 7/26/2013

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Anti-fungal: Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal drug used in the treatment and prevention of superficial and systemic fungal infections. In a bulk powder form, it appears as a white crystalline powder, and it is very slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol.[1] it is commonly marketed under the trade names Diflucan (fluconazole) and trican (pfizer).

Answered 7/4/2018

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