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DIFLUCAN® (fluconazole), the first of a new subclass of synthetic triazole antifungal agents, is available as tablets for oral administration, as a powder for oral suspension, and as a sterile solution for intravenous use in glass and in Viaflex® Plus plastic containers.

Fluconazole is designated chemically as 2,4-difluoro-α,α1-bis(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl) benzyl alcohol with an empirical formula of C13H12F2N6O and molecular weight of 306.3. The structural formula is:

The dose of Diflucan your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:

• Your age and weight (for children);
• The medical condition being treated;
• Other medications you are taking;
• Other medical conditions you may have.

As is always the case, do not adjust this amount unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so. Read the rest of this entry »

A 47-year-old woman developed over a two-year period persistent itchy papules on her trunk and limbs. Each lesion had a firm pale pink central papule and a hyperpigmented margin which faded into the surrounding skin. Some of the papules had a central crust and the skin markings were accentuated.

Skin biopsy showed an irregularly hypertrophic epidermis with a central crater associated with scant lymphocytic inflammation and superficial dermal fibrosis.

Differential diagnosis

The differential diagnosis of these irritable papules includes the following. Read the rest of this entry »

Research suggests that Salvestrols are produced by plants in response to fungal infection, and are therefore most present at the sites where fungi are likely to attack. In fruits, this means on the skin, as the fruit is ripening. Salvestrol compounds are also present on the surfaces of the roots of many plants, as the roots are continually under threat from fungi in the soil.

It is estimated that we consume today about 10-20% of the Salvestrols which would have occurred in the diet 100 years ago. So, even though we are being urged to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, unless you eat organic you are unlikely to get sufficient Salvestrols from your diet. Read the rest of this entry »

If allopathic medicine (the scientific, evidence-based medical body prevalent in Western nations and in Europe) recognized the theories, cultural, philosophical and ideals of many of the medical systems, therapies and procedures found in alternative medicine, we would indeed, have a truly complete and nearly-infallable health-care system.

Briefly, What Is Alternative Medicine and Allopathic Medicine?

The term alternative medicine refers to any medical modality or system that has not been proven by science or if it has, proven positive for ineffectiveness, unreliable and/or harmful. Those modalities which are generally in use in allopathic medicine but not inducted into the system are known as complimentary medicine. Due to the nature of most of these, we will include them with alternative medicine in our little study here. Read the rest of this entry »

Never take medicines without consulting the doctor because it may be harmful to your health. Medicines are the basic necessity of every individual after food, clothing, and shelter. Medicines have become a part of our life because everyone of us needs them at least once in the life. Any medicines whether natural or allopathic, should be taken only after consulting with the doctor. Medicines generally have side effects that you may not know, but doctor would know them. Thus, doctor can suggest you what precautions you should take to avoid these side effects. Also, he may give you some other medicines that will help to reduce the adverse effect of the medicine. So, always keep in mind to consult the doctor before you start any medication.
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