Research Area: Immunology , Infection
Biological Activity:
Fluconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, such as vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis, other candida infections, or fungal meningitis. This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast, or preventing its growth. [1]Fluconazole is also used to prevent candidiasis in patients having bone marrow transplants, who receive cancer or radiation treatment.[1]