Fluconazole for a man from thrush. Fluconazole: what it treats and how to use it for various diseases of fungal pathologies

Medicines of the azole group - No. 1 for candidiasis, both in women and in men.

Fluconazole is included in the TOP-5 of the most popular drugs, since it eliminates pathological symptoms in acute period, helps prevent relapses.

Why is Fluconazole chosen for thrush in men?

This antimycotic does not leave a chance for the disease to exist and re-manifest, destroying fungi not only at the local level, but also systemically, acting through the blood throughout the body. It is used to treat all forms of candidiasis, including genital.

The next advantage is that, acting on pathogenic strains, it does not interfere with the normal development of beneficial microflora.

A convenient mode of use is also important: as a rule, a single dose of 150 mg is sufficient. For the prevention of the development of the disease during sexual contact with an infected partner, the appointment is similar.

Dosage forms of the drug

Fluconazole is produced in forms suitable for general and local use, suitable for men, women and children:

• capsules (vaginal and oral);
• gel, ointment (Fucis and Flucorem, respectively);
• candles (Diflucan, Nofung, Funzol);
• syrup;
• suspension ready (solution) or in the form of a soluble powder;
• solution for intravenous administration.

Men who experience symptoms of thrush are usually prescribed one-time capsules or tablets in combination with topical application of a gel, ointment or suspension (they are applied to the glans penis, foreskin).

If one dose of the drug is not enough, the doctor will prolong the therapy with a dosage adjustment.

How to take \\ use Fluconazole for thrush in men

The main condition for success is the exact execution of medical prescriptions according to the rate, duration and frequency of admission.

Now about the nuances directly related to Fluconazole.

How to take tablets and capsules. It is taken orally with water. The intensity of absorption does not depend on food intake, so there is no binding.

Gel and cream. Wash genitals before application, then dry. Coat the head, foreskin and adjacent areas, do not put on underwear until the composition is sucked in.

Suspension the powder is prepared by adding 24 ml of water to the bottle. After thorough shaking, it is applied to the glans penis, adjacent areas.

Features of the use of Fluconazole for men with different forms of thrush

1. In acute candidiasis in men, a one-time intake of 150 mg per oz of the drug is prescribed. The main condition is that you should not delay with the start of treatment, but it is necessary to consult a doctor first. To be sure of the result, another dose of Fluconazole is recommended in a week or two at the same dosage. In parallel, a single topical application of a gel or suspension is recommended.
2. Chronic thrush is treated more intensively. Once a week, take 150 mg in the form of tablets or capsules, continuing as directed by the doctor until the disappearance of clinical and laboratory signs activity of pathogens.
3. Prevention rules for men:
   • after questionable sexual contact in terms of infection, men are recommended a single local application Fluconazole;
   • patients at risk (with reduced immunity, endocrine problems, prolonged antibiotic therapy, injuries) are prescribed 150 mg once a month.

Contraindications and side effects

The drug should not be used:

• with special sensitivity to triazoles;
• in conjunction with means that increase the QT interval according to the results of the ECG.

Only under the strict supervision of a physician can they be used in patients with hepatic, renal failure, in those who take antiarrhythmic drugs, with an allergic rash.

Possible side effects:

• headache;
• discomfort in the abdomen, bloating, nausea, diarrhea;
• allergic reactions;
• toxic effects on the liver.

Analogs: Flucostat, Mikomax, Diflucan.

Currently, many are used to treat urogenital candidiasis in men and women. drugs both local and systemic action. Some of them are enough to take once, others require long-term use.

Fluconazole for thrush is included in all protocols and regimens of therapy, the agent is indicated for the treatment of both chronic and acute form infections. This substance is included in many Russian and foreign antimycotic drugs. In addition, to eliminate candidiasis, it can be taken by both adult patients and a child.

Fluconazole is a representative of the pharmacological group of antibacterial agents. In terms of chemical structure, it belongs to the derivatives of triazole. The principle of action of the drug is based on the inhibition of a number of enzymatic reactions necessary for the synthesis of structures of the membrane of the fungus.

This leads to a cessation of development, and then to the death of the pathogenic flora. At the same time, Fluconazole is highly selective, without affecting healthy cells in the human body. In this parameter, this agent is significantly superior to other antifungal drugs. Fluconazole has been shown to be effective against most frequent pathogen urogenital and systemic candidiasis of fungi of the genus Candida albicans.

But besides this, the drug is also active against complicated forms of fungal infection caused by:

• Candida nonalbicans;
• dermatophytes;
• pathogens of multicolored and pityriasis lichen;
• pathogens that provoke the development of deep mycoses.

It is worth noting

Fluconazole is also used to treat candidiasis associated with immunodeficiency.

In addition to vaginal, urogenital and generalized infections caused by Candida fungi, fluconazole is prescribed for:

• systemic lesions caused by pathogenic flora of the genus Cryptococcus, including meningitis, pathology of the epidermal cover, respiratory tract;
• preventive purposes to prevent fungal infection in AIDS patients, with chemotherapy and radiation therapy;
• treatment and prevention of generalized candidiasis affecting internal organs, heart muscle, including in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy;
• candidiasis of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, the upper parts of the digestive tract;
• fungal pathologies of the epidermal integument in the feet, groin, including onychomycosis, some types of lichen;
• coccidioidosis;
• paracoccidioidosis;
• sporotrichosis;
• histoplasmosis;
• prevention of mycotic infections occurring against the background of malignant neoplasms.

Fluconazole also has positive pharmacokinetic properties. Being a hydrophilic compound, the drug is well absorbed from the digestive tract, its bioavailability is 80-90% and higher (depending on the degree of purification of the original substance). The maximum concentration of fluconazole in the blood is reached after approximately 1-2 hours. The drug is distributed in body tissues, including the structures of the central nervous system.

In addition, the drug passes through the placental barrier and is found in very high concentrations in breast milk... Fluconazole also enters the stratum corneum of the skin, the cells of the nail plates, which makes it effective in the treatment of epidermal mycoses. The half-life ranges from 20-35 hours, but the average is 27-30 hours. This explains the effectiveness of the drug even with a single dose. Fluconazole is partially metabolized in the liver, but most of it is excreted through the kidneys in the urine.

It is worth noting

In case of severe disorders of the urinary system, the half-life of Fluconazole can increase to 3-4 days.

This drug is the least toxic among medicines of the same pharmacological group. But it can sometimes cause a number of unwanted reactions.

So, some patients have:

• Disturbances in the functioning of the digestive tract, which consist in a deterioration in appetite, pain in the epigastrium, the appearance of nausea, less often vomiting. Some patients complain of diarrhea followed by constipation.
• Neurological disorders. According to doctors, they occur extremely rarely. But sometimes Fluconazole can provoke long-term headaches, sleep disturbances, and dizziness.
• Changes in the hematopoietic system. The drug affects the parameters of hemoglobin, leukocytes, neutrophils, platelets. This is reflected in the blood test, which must be taken into account when decoding the results.
• Other side effects. In a number of patients, doctors noted symptoms characteristic of an allergic reaction (rash, itchy skin etc.).

It is worth noting

The risk of complications increases in patients with severe immunodeficiency, mycoses against the background of oncological diseases.

In accordance with the instructions for use, contraindications to the appointment of Fluconazole are:

• pregnancy;
• period breastfeeding (you must either use local vaginal antifungal agents, or suspend lactation);
• hypersensitivity to azoles;
• childhood up to 1 year.

It is worth noting

Patients with severe pathologies of the kidneys and liver should be prescribed Fluconazole with extreme caution for thrush. Sometimes dosage and therapy adjustments are required.

When using the drug with other medicines pharmacological groups take into account the following factors:

• antihyperglycemic agents - Fluconazole increases their half-life, which can lead to overdose and the development of hypoglycemia;
• anticoagulants - increased action;
• Rifampicin - decrease in the effectiveness and duration of action of Fluconazole;
• Cyclosporine - combination with fluconazole reduces its effectiveness.

In addition, fluconazole affects the metabolism of a number of antiretroviral drugs used for therapy in HIV-infected people. Therefore, this category of patients should undergo antifungal treatment under the supervision of a physician.

Fluconazole for thrush: how to take depending on the form of release, possible reasons for the lack of a treatment result

According to doctors, Fluconazole is one of the most effective drugs for the treatment of thrush in children and adults. According to research, a positive result of therapy is achieved in 80-90% and 78-85% of patients, respectively.

• Capsules. For the treatment of candidiasis, tablets with a mass are prescribed active ingredient 0.15 g (or 150 mg). In an acute primary episode of the disease, a single dose is sufficient. For the treatment of a complicated form, the drug is drunk 3-4 times with an interval of 3 days. In patients with immunodeficiency, therapy is continued for up to 2-3 weeks. In this case, a daily intake of capsules is provided at a dosage of 0.15-0.2 g.
• Suppositories. In "pure" form, fluconazole in the form vaginal suppositories not available, which is associated with the characteristics of the metabolism of the drug. In combination with metronidazole, it is part of the drug Vagisept. These suppositories are inserted into the vagina at night for 10 days. In addition, fluconazole in combination with metronidazole and interferon α-2b is contained in Vagiferon suppositories. This is enough effective drug, which not only fights against pathogenic fungal flora, but also increases the activity of local immunity of the vaginal mucosa. Apply Vagiferon similarly to Vagisept - 1 suppository intravaginally at night. The course of treatment is also 10 days.
• Gel.On the domestic market, they offer the drug Flucorom, which contains fluconazole at a concentration of 5 mg per 1 g of gel. However, it is not accepted for the treatment of candidiasis. Flucor is prescribed for the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis.

When severe course candidiasis Fluconazole is prescribed in combination with topical medications. In this case, the capsules are taken on general scheme (either 150 mg once, or 4 times with an interval of three days). In parallel, therapy is supplemented with suppositories with another active substance (for example, Zalain, Klion D, Terzhinan, etc.).

When chronic course thrush for the prevention of relapses Fluconazole is usually prescribed as follows: 1 capsule on the first day menstrual cycle within 6 months. However, in such a situation, self-medication is contraindicated. Therapy of complicated recurrent forms of candidiasis should only be dealt with by a doctor.

It is worth noting

Fluconazole is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

For children, the drug is prescribed according to strict indications, starting from the age of one. For the treatment of candidiasis in infants, more safe remedy... When the child is unable to swallow the capsule, the drug is administered parenterally, for which it is necessary to correctly calculate the dosage. As a rule, it depends on the severity of the pathology, localization (for example, lesions of the mucous membranes of the genital organs, oral cavity, skin, etc.) and ranges from 3 to 12 mg per kilogram of weight. The drug is administered once a day.

After reaching 4-5 years of age, capsules can be given. However, in some cases, patients are faced with a situation where Fluconazole simply does not help. Pathophysiologically, this is associated with a mutation of the processes of enzymatic synthesis of the outer membrane of Candida cells. The main reason for this phenomenon is non-compliance with the dosage and duration of therapy, the independent replacement of Fluconazole with another antifungal drug. This is enough to prevent the recurrence of infection from responding to the action of the standard dosage.

It is worth noting

When treating candidiasis with Fluconazole, it is necessary to adhere to the same principles as with antibiotic therapy - strictly observe the dosage and duration of treatment. And stop taking the drug only after the permission of the doctor.

Fluconazole for men: dosage regimen, drug analogues

Urogenital candidiasis in the stronger sex is relatively rare. This is associated with a smaller area of \u200b\u200bthe genital mucosa. However, if the pathological spread of the microflora of the genus Candida has begun, this can lead to the development of urethritis, pyelocystitis and other sufficiently serious fungal infections.

Therefore, if vaginal candidiasis is detected in a partner or when the first signs of the disease appear, therapy should be started immediately. "Normal" uncomplicated thrush in men is treated in the same way - you need to drink one capsule of 150 mg once. But according to doctors' reviews, it is better to repeat taking the medicine twice more every 3 days.

With immunodeficiency, the course of therapy is extended to 2-3 weeks. As for the prevention of candidiasis, the dosage and regimen of Fluconazole for men is determined only by a doctor. Usually, monthly treatment is prescribed for several days. For therapy, you can choose both relatively cheap domestic drugs (for example, Flucostat), and foreign analogues from a higher price segment (Diflucan, Diflazon, Mikosist, etc.).

By and large, the active substance for these drugs is the same, the dosage is also the same for uncomplicated candidiasis, any remedy can be taken. However, according to practicing doctors, recurrent and persistent infections respond better to treatment with expensive, well-purified drugs.

And the most common fungal disease is candidiasis (thrush). The causative agent of the disease is a fungus of the genus Candida. Thrush in men can occur by different reasons... But, in most cases, it is asymptomatic, does not have much harm to the body. A man becomes a carrier of pathogenic microorganisms. But, in order not to provoke various complications, thrush must be treated. Most often, men are prescribed an antifungal drug such as Fluconazole.

The main causes of thrush in men

In order for the treatment to proceed as quickly and effectively as possible, the main irritant factor must be eliminated. It should be noted that these microorganisms are present in every person. But they are in balance with the good bacteria. As soon as the population of fungi increases, thrush develops. What contributes to the increase in their number?

The main cause of male genital thrush is unprotected intercourse with an infected partner. For this reason, when candidiasis is diagnosed in one of the spouses, both are treated. Also, a provoking factor can be considered a violation of the microflora of the digestive tract, the mucous membrane of the genital organs. When the level beneficial bacteria becomes lower, thrush develops automatically.

The rest of the provoking factors include the following reasons:

• Long-term use of antibiotics;
• Improper nutrition;
• Diabetes;
• Immunodeficiency;
• Sexually transmitted diseases;
• Hormonal disbalance;
• Stress;
• Hypothermia;
• Inflammatory processes, including in the pelvic organs;
• Bacterial damage to the genital mucosa.

Thrush manifests itself in men specific symptoms... So, young people note discomfort during intercourse, white discharge from the urethra, itching of the glans penis, inflammation of the glans, white bloom, burning sensation when urinating. Thrush can affect not only the genitals. Often found in men intestinal candidiasis, skin, oral cavity.

Fluconazole drug for thrush in men

Very common and effective medicine is Fluconazole for men with thrush. The drug is released in capsules, ointments. It is these two forms of release that are included in complex therapy candidiasis in young people. Fluconazole is excellent for the treatment of thrush both at the initial stage of its development and in advanced cases.

The medicine has a direct effect on the fungal cell membrane. So, the fungus is destroyed from the inside. The mushroom population is declining very quickly. The main active ingredient of both tablets and cream is fluconazole itself. As additional components, it is worth noting the following:

• Povidone;
• Talc;
• Corn starch;
• Magnesium stearate;
• Croscarmellose sodium.

Fluconazole tablets have three dosages: 50, 100 and 150 mg. If the doctor prescribes a Fluconazole capsule, it is available in a dose of 100 mg of the active ingredient. Also, the drug can be produced both in 1 tablet (capsule) and in 7 capsules. It all depends on the prescribed course of treatment for thrush. Fluconazole is also recommended to be used for the treatment of other pathologies: cryptococcosis, mycosis, onychomycosis, neoplasms, candidiasis.

Fluconazole for men with thrush is recommended to be taken not only for the treatment of the disease, but also as a prophylaxis. So, it is enough to take one capsule 2 times a year to increase protective functions local immunity, restore the balance of beneficial microorganisms. And the prevention of candidiasis is required. After all this disease is recurrent.

What dosage to choose and how to take Fluconazole?

The regimen and dosage is determined only by a doctor. After comprehensive inspection, and based on the test results obtained, you can get a complete picture of the disease. As a rule, with obvious symptoms of thrush, the doctor prescribes either a single dose of a pill or capsule, or treatment for a week. Also, the dosage and dosage regimens are indicated in the instructions for Fluconazole.

To quickly cure candidiasis, you must follow these recommendations and dosages:

1. The initial stage of thrush is treated with Fluconazole cream. The agent is applied to the head of the penis twice a day.
2. The acute form of genital thrush in men requires a single dose of Fluconazole tablets with a dosage of 150 mg.
3. Prolonged, prolonged thrush requires longer treatment. So, a man needs to take a 100 mg tablet once a week. The course of therapy lasts a month. Therefore, a man will need 4 tablets.
4. As a prophylaxis for thrush in the stronger sex, it is advised to use a 150 mg Fluconazole tablet once a month.

Contraindications to taking Fluconazole

Like any other synthetic medication, Fluconazole has its own contraindications. So, the drug is strictly prohibited in case of individual intolerance to the main active substance... Otherwise, severe allergic reactions will appear, up to anaphylactic shock and suffocation. The doctor may replace Fluconazole with any other analogue.

Also, the drug is not compatible with Cisapride and Terfenadine. The combination of Fluconazole with these agents can aggravate all adverse reactions... With extreme caution, you need to take the drug in the presence of renal, liver failure, diseases of cardio-vascular system, young people under the age of 18, and men mature age (over 65 years old).

Fluconazole has the following side effects:

• Increased fatigue;
• Dizziness;
• Weakness;
• Headache;
• Heart arythmy;
• Nausea;
• Allergy;
• Removal of calcium from the body;
• Hallucinations.

Benefits of treating thrush in men with Fluconazole

The drug has a number of advantages in the treatment of thrush, and has practically no disadvantages. Thus, the main component of Fluconazole is active against many pathogenic microorganisms. Almost all strains of fungi are treatable with this medication. Mushrooms stop producing the enzyme, as a result of which they die.

The agent is very quickly absorbed into the general bloodstream, which explains its speed of action. The maximum concentration of fluconazole can be traced within half an hour after taking the pill. The tool does not have a systemic effect on other internal organs, systems male body... The drug enters not only the blood, but also saliva, sweat, secretions, phlegm. This means that there is a large-scale destruction of fungi of the genus Candida.

If you use Fluconazole ointment to treat thrush in men, the drug penetrates deeply, even through the stratum corneum. Most of the drug (more than 80%) is excreted from the body along with urine. The only drawback is high concentration active substance... Therefore, during therapy, it is imperative to follow all instructions for the regimen and dosage of the medication.

Fluconazole ointment

Fluconazole ointment has a similar effect as tablets. Also, this tool is available under the name Fucis gel. The drug is intended for external use. A local remedy is prescribed in such cases:

• Dermatitis;
• Dermatomycosis;
• Thrush;
• Onychomycosis;
• Lichen.

For thrush in men, a cream (ointment, gel) is prescribed to eliminate such symptoms: inflammation of the head of the penis, white plaque on the head, itching and burning of the genitals, discharge from the urethra, pain during intercourse and urination. The cream is not difficult to apply.

It is necessary to spread the cream on the entire head area and foreskin... Topical fluconazole is used 1-2 times a day. At the same time, it is very important to maintain personal hygiene. You need to wash yourself before each application of the medicine. To do this, you can use a decoction of chamomile, a solution of baking soda. Also, in pharmacies, you can find a special solution of Fluconazole, which is permissible for washing. Treatment local remedy lasts 7 days. You can not stop treatment after the disappearance of symptoms. The entire course of therapy is required.

Fluconazole quickly helps with thrush. The drug is the best in every way, ranging from quick action fluconazole for candidiasis, ending with an incredibly low price of the drug in a number of drugs belonging to the group of antifungal agents to combat not only candidiasis, but also a number of other fungi and viruses that cause lichen, dandruff and other skin diseases.

What is this unique medicine, which is so rarely prescribed by a doctor and which is so reluctant to be offered by pharmacists, and how to cure thrush with fluconazole, the story goes below. It is an antifungal agent that has enough wide range highly specific action, helping to inhibit the activity of fungal enzymes. It increases the permeability of cell membranes, blocks the formation of ergosterol, and stops cell growth and replication.

A domestic manufacturer produces fluconazole against thrush for men and women in the form of:

• capsules
• pills
• syrup
• suspensions
• solution for injection and for infusion

Sometimes, instead of our domestic drug, which costs about 20-30 rubles, they offer the same imported product. A widely used drug for thrush is the drug fluconazole Teva (FLUCONAZOLE-TEVA), produced in Hungary. The drug fluconazole STADA (FLUCONAZOLE STADA), produced in Russia, is also becoming widespread. Both of these funds (Teva and STADA), as well as their foreign counterparts with the same active ingredient (Diflucan, Mycomax, Diflozan, Flucostat and a number of others) have the same effect on microorganisms.

Methods of using the drug, side effects, contraindications

Before starting the use of fluconazole for thrush in a man or woman, it is imperative to visit a doctor. Depending on the severity of the disease, treatment regimen and clinical picture disease, the doctor determines the individual dosage of the drug. And even after passing full examination and having received the doctor's advice on how to take or how to drink the drug in the treatment of candidiasis, do not rush to use the medicine. First, you must carefully study the instructions for using fluconazole for thrush. Since the medicine is produced in different forms, then it is necessary to strictly observe the methods of application:

• Intravenous when treated with injection solutions
• Intravenous drip when using solution for infusion
• Swallowing without chewing with water when prescribing tablets
• Diluting in water, when prescribing powders for suspensions

For each of these methods of using fluconazole for candidiasis, there may be side effects by various bodies:

1. Digestive system: stomach pain, flatulence, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, dyspepsia, liver malfunction
2. Nervous system: headache, cramp
3. CVS: ventricular fibrillation, increased QT interval on the ECG
4. Skin manifestations: rash, itching, swelling of various parts of the body, alopecia
5. Metabolism: increased triglyceride and bad cholesterol levels
6. Allergic reactions

Before using fluconazole for thrush, especially in children, you should pay attention to the instructions for contraindications to the use of the drug. Not recommended use of any form of the drug:

Fluconazole treatment regimen for candidiasis

Like every medicine, solution, suspension or tablets of fluconazole for thrush are used according to a special treatment regimen determined by the doctor. Many expect to cure a fungal infection with this drug in one day. How much to drink and how long to take fluconazole medicine for thrush - a day or a week, the doctor will decide after studying the clinical picture of the disease. The duration of the course of therapy directly depends on the form of the disease, on the presence of concomitant complications or other infections, on the age and condition of the patient, on the implementation of all the doctor's recommendations. Taking fluconazole for thrush in women is one-time, if the patient turns to early stage the appearance of the disease, the course of treatment can be up to 7 - 10 days with advanced candidiasis.

The regimen of taking the drug in the treatment of thrush (candidiasis) with fluconazole, although simple, depends on the duration of the onset of the disease and the tolerability of the drug. For many, one capsule or tablet is enough to forget about the fungus, while others cannot use it categorically.

Dosage of fluconazole for various diseases for children, women and men

It is most convenient to use in the form of capsules containing 150 or 50 mg of active ingredient. For each type of candidiasis, the individual dosage of the drug is observed:

• In chronic thrush, the dose of fluconazole is usually 400 mg on the first day, and then decreases to 200 - 150 mg throughout the week. To prevent further exacerbation of chronic thrush, you can drink one capsule (150mg) once a month until immunity is restored.
• When treating candidiasis in the oral cavity, the dosage of the drug is much less. With a weekly treatment, 50 g of the drug is prescribed once a day.
• To prevent relapses in immunocompromised individuals, 150 mg of fluconazole is prescribed once a week or a month.
• A single dose of 150 mg is prescribed for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis with fluconazole.
• In the treatment of intestinal candidiasis, fluconazole is prescribed 2 times a day, 50 mg.

If fluconazole does not help with thrush, it must be replaced with another drug.

Having prescribed the drug in all its glory, it remains to answer the question whether fluconazole helps everyone with thrush and whether it is possible for them to completely cure the disease. These doubts arise for two reasons. Many patients treat thrush treatment with fluconazole with mistrust due to the low price of the drug and its toxicity. However, an affordable price is its advantage, and so that there is no side effects or undesirable effects on the body, you must study the instructions. Treatment of any manifestations of acute and chronic thrush (candidiasis) with fluconazole in men and women in most cases is effective if the patients themselves do not violate the instructions for use of the drug and do not ignore the doctor's advice. The outcome of treatment depends not only on the chosen medicine. To completely defeat the fungus, you must remember:

• The course of therapy should be carried out completely, and not only until the disappearance of the discharge or white bloom.
• Suppositories for thrush fluconazole should not be used during menstruation and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
• The treatment regimen for thrush with fluconazole involves the complex use of tablets and drugs local use... In addition, do not forget that the cause of the disease must be eliminated.
• If a woman has a yeast infection, the man who has contact with her also needs to undergo treatment with fluconazole (1 tablet 150 g).

Fungal diseases of the mucous membranes affect not only women, but also men. The most common reason such diseases are fungi from the genus Candida.

In the course of their vital activity, these microorganisms lead to the formation of white plaque, which collects in lumps and on appearance resembles cottage cheese. Due to this property, mucosal candidiasis is usually called thrush. Most often, the disease occurs in women and young children.

For men, the occurrence of thrush on the mucous membrane of the penis is a rather uncharacteristic phenomenon. The occurrence of thrush in the oral cavity may be associated with various reasons and act as an individual disease or accompany other pathologies of the male body.

The reasons for the development of the disease

The main reason for the development of candidiasis is the rapid multiplication of fungi. Fungi, including the genus Candida, are in competition with bacteria that inhabit the mucous membranes and are the natural microflora of humans. Microorganisms prevent fungi from multiplying without creating a favorable growth environment for them.

The immune system, in turn, inhibits the growth of pathogenic microflora. Thus, the appearance of fungal flora, its reproduction and growth, which leads to the development of thrush, is possible when the balance between human immunity, the bacterial flora of mucous membranes and fungi is disturbed. This is possible in such cases:

Oral candidiasis - pretty rare disease in adults, especially in men. The presence of such a disease should prompt the doctor not only for the correct treatment, but also for the idea of \u200b\u200bdiagnosing other organs and systems, as well as detecting true reason the development of an infection of the oral cavity.

Thrush of the penis is a rather rare, but sometimes common pathology among men. The main reasons for this pathology are:

It is important to note that the especially active growth of fungi of the genus Candida is observed in an alkaline environment. The head of the penis is constantly washed with urine, which is usually an acidic environment. This factor prevents the development of active candidiasis.

Description of the drug

Fluconazole is one of the leading antifungal drugs pharmacological agents... The mechanism of action of the drug is based on inhibition of the activity of fungal enzymes, thanks to which fungi receive nutrients, grow and multiply. Fluconazole is available in the following dosage forms:

The drug has good absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, which allows almost 90% of the drug to enter the bloodstream, which is comparable to intravenous injection drug. The capsules of the drug are more stable in the digestive tract.

The choice of the form of the drug for thrush should be carried out by a doctor, taking into account the severity of the process, the likelihood of recurrence of the fungal process.

For thrush, which occurs in the mouth of a man, Fluconazole should be taken in a dosage of 50-100 mg for 7-14 days. The form of the drug depends on the severity of the course of the fungal process and is selected by the doctor.

In order to prevent relapses, Fluconazole should be taken at 100 mg every month. If the patient has fungal infection occurs against the background of immunodeficiencies, then the dose of drugs, the course of administration and the prophylactic dose are selected individually.

For balanitis and balanoposthitis in men, which are caused by thrush, Fluconazole must be taken once, at a dosage of 150 mg per day. In order to prevent these diseases of the penis, prophylactic doses of the drug from 50 to 400 mg per day can be used.

Treatment principles

The main principle of the treatment of thrush in men is the exact diagnosis and severity of the course of the fungal disease. It is the ignoring of this principle at the stage of preparation for treatment or in the case of self-medication that leads to relapses of candidiasis.

Also, one of the basic principles of treating candidiasis is the use of a combination of local drugs and medicines systemic action. This is especially true for genital candidiasis.

This use of a combination of drugs allows you to more quickly achieve the patient's recovery and reduce the risk of relapse of the disease.

The second basic principle of treating a fungal infection is to find out data on the circumstances of the disease, the frequency of occurrence of fungal infections, etc. It is also important for a doctor to clarify the presence of concomitant pathologies of organs and body systems.