Diflucan IV and Ixekizumab

• Generic Name: fluconazole
• Dosage Forms: tablets, powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Diflucan

Fluconazole injection is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, such as vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis [inflammation of the lining of the abdomen or stomach], and infections that may occur in different parts of the body), or fungal (cryptococcal) meningitis. This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast, or preventing its growth.

Fluconazole injection is also used to prevent candidiasis in patients having bone marrow transplants, who receive cancer or radiation treatment.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: ixekizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Taltz Autoinjector, Taltz Prefilled Syringe

Ixekizumab is an immunosuppressant that is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults. Ixekizumab is also used to treat active psoriatic arthritis in adults.

Ixekizumab is also used to treat active ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis that affects the spine).

Ixekizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.