Fluconazole Intravenous and Rosadan Cream

• Generic Name: fluconazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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. Fluconazole 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.

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

• Generic Name: metronidazole topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel Pump, MetroLotion, Noritate, Rosadan, MetroGel-Vaginal, Nuvessa, Vandazole

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Rosadan (for the skin) is used to treat skin lesions caused by rosacea.

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