Alternatives to fluconazole
5 same-class SPL records vs fluconazole - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Diflucan
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
fluconazole ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#109 of 524); 5 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for fluconazole: Fluconazole treats vaginal yeast infections.
Top FAERS reaction fields for fluconazole total 31,287 reports across 10 reactions, set beside isavuconazonium, itraconazole, ketoconazole. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About fluconazole
Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat infections caused by fungus.
Used for: Fluconazole treats vaginal yeast infections. It also treats yeast infections in the mouth and esophagus. Fluconazole can also treat urinary tract infections, peritonitis, systemic Candida infections, and pneumonia. It can also treat cryptococcal meningitis. Fluconazole can also prevent candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation.
5 Azole Antifungal peers (wide set)
isavuconazonium
RxCresemba
Cresemba treats invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis. These are serious infections caused by different types of fungi. Cresemba is available as an injection for those 1 year and older. Cresemba capsules are for those 6 years and older who weigh at least 35 pounds.
itraconazole
RxSporanox
Itraconazole treats fungal infections like blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and aspergillosis. It can help both people with healthy immune systems and those with weakened immune systems. It also treats onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails.
ketoconazole
OTCNizoral
This shampoo treats tinea versicolor, a fungal infection. This infection can cause patches on your skin that are lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. These patches may appear on your trunk, neck, arms, and upper thighs.
posaconazole
RxNoxafil
Posaconazole prevents Aspergillus and Candida infections. You may need this medicine if you have a high risk of getting these infections. This often includes people who had a stem cell transplant or have certain blood cancers and are on chemotherapy.
voriconazole
RxVfend
This medicine treats several types of fungal infections. It is used for invasive aspergillosis, a lung infection. It also treats candidemia (a blood infection) and other Candida infections in the skin, abdomen, kidney, bladder, and wounds. Voriconazole can also treat esophageal candidiasis (a throat infection) and serious infections caused by Scedosporium and Fusarium fungi.
fluconazole vs isavuconazonium & itraconazole · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Pyrexia" shows the widest count spread between fluconazole and isavuconazonium, itraconazole, ketoconazole in this extract (3,553-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | fluconazole | isavuconazonium | itraconazole | ketoconazole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrexia | 4,121 | 125 | 568 | - |
| Nausea | 3,697 | 143 | 445 | 834 |
| Diarrhoea | 3,538 | 91 | 396 | 760 |
| Fatigue | 3,151 | 101 | 327 | 929 |
| Pain | 3,123 | - | - | 727 |
| Drug Interaction | 2,934 | 84 | 1,118 | - |
| Pneumonia | 2,851 | 114 | 461 | - |
| Headache | 2,807 | - | 259 | 708 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
fluconazole FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
fluconazole is FAERS corpus rank #109 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 31,287.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does fluconazole sit in FAERS report volume vs Azole Antifungal peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for fluconazole: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Diflucan SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.