Fluconazole
Fluconazole is prescribed for treating fungal infections like yeast infections of the throat, OESOPHAGUS, vagina, mouth, abdomen, lungs, blood, and other organs. This antifungal medicine is also used to treat meningitis caused by fungus. Fluconazoleis even prescribed to prevent yeast infections in patients who are likely to become infected because they are being treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy before a bone marrow transplant. Fluconazole is in a class of antifungal drugs called triazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

How to Use
Fluconazole comes in tablet and suspension form that is to be taken orally. It is generally prescribed to be taken once a day but may differ from patient to patient. The length of your treatment depends on your condition and on how well you respond to fluconazole. It is necessary to follow the directions on your physician. Take fluconazole exactly as prescribed. Ensure to take the medicine regularly ontime. Do not stop taking fluconazole without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects
Fluconazole may cause side effects. So, do inform your doctor immediately, in case you experience any of the following side-effects

Headache	Dizziness	Diarrhea
Stomach pain / upset	Heartburn	Extreme tiredness
Unusual Bruising or Bleeding	Pain in the upper right part of the stomach	Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Flu-like Symptoms	Dark urine	Lack of energy
Loss of Appetite	Pale stools	Seizures
Rash	Hives	Itching
Swelling of the face or any body part	Difficulty in breathing or swallowing

Precautions
Before taking fluconazole :

• Inform if you are allergic to fluconazole or any other antifungal medicines.
• Do not take cisapride (Propulsid) while taking fluconazole.
• Discuss with your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking on daily basis.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
• Infrom the doctore if you have or have ever had kidney disease, if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Over Dose
In case of overdose, call your doctor. Symptoms of overdose may include:

• hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
• extreme fear that others are trying to harm you

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember but if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.

Storage
Store the medicine in its original packaging. Ensure that it is tightly closed, out of childrens' reach of children, kept in room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Terbinafine
Terbinafine antifungal drugs is used to treat fungal infections of the toenail and fingernail. Terbinafine is in a class of medications called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.

How to Use
Terbinafine is available in tablet form & is to be consumed orally. It is necessary to follow your doctors instruction carefully for the doses. Also ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part of the prescription that you do not understand.

Side Effects
Terbinafine may cause side effects that have visible symptoms like:

• Diarrhea
• Upset stomach
• Stomach pain
• Rash
• Itching
• Hives
• Changes in taste or loss of taste

Precautions
Before taking terbinafine :

• Convey your doctor if you are allergic to terbinafine or any other similar medications while being prescribed for.
• Also discuss regarding the prescription and nonprescription medicines you are taking.
• Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, human immuno deficiency virus (HIV), or acquired immuno deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
• Inform if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking terbinafine, call your doctor. Terbinafine should not be taken while breast-feeding.

Over Dose
In case of overdose seek medical assistance as soon as possible.

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as possible but if it's time for the next dose then take the present dose.

Storage
Keep this medication tightly closed in the container it came in, at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture and out of reach of children.