Fluconazole

• Class: Triazole antifungal
• Action: It acts by altering the cellular membranes of susceptible fungi, thereby increasing membrane permeability and allowing leakage of cellular contents and impaired uptake of purine and pyrimidine precursors.
• Indications: Infections caused by Candida, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Microsporum canis, Aspergillus, Penicillium.Effecttive against superficial candidiasis or dermatophytosis.
• Dosage:               Oral

                Dog: 2.5 - 5 mg/kg PO once daily for 8-12 weeks

                Cat: 50 mg PO twice daily/ cat

• ONE CAN               Wallace

                Powder          2% w/w          75g                

                Tab          50mg          4's

                Tab          150mg          1's

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                Tab          400mg          1's