Compare Cresemba vs. Diflucan
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Treats serious fungal infections.
Cresemba (isavuconazonium) is used to treat serious fungal infections as an alternative if you had problems with first choice medicines. However, it can be very expensive.
Treats yeast and other fungal infections.
Diflucan (fluconazole) is a cheap and effective treatment for fungal infections.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 30 reviewsforDiflucan
Upsides
- Unlike some other antifungal medications, you don’t need regular blood tests while you're taking Cresemba (isavuconazonium).
- Cresemba (isavuconazonium) has fewer and milder side effects than other medicines for fungal infections.
- You only need to take Cresemba (isavuconazonium) once a day after the first two days.
- If you have conditions related to a slow or abnormal heartbeat, Cresemba (isavuconazonium) may be a good choice for treatment of a serious fungal infection.
- Available in both an injectable form and capsules you take by mouth.
- Available in a cheap generic version.
- Single dose treatment for vaginal infections.
- Available as a pill, liquid, or injection.
Downsides
- Cresemba (isavuconazonium) needs to be taken twice daily.
- Cresemba (isavuconazonium) may cause serious blood, muscle and liver problems.
- Cresemba (isavuconazonium) is not recommended if you have kidney damage.
- Cresemba (isavuconazonium) has a high incidence of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache and malaise.
- Cresemba (isavuconazonium) can negatively affect your cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- Excessive use of alcohol while on this medicine can harm your liver.
- Can interfere with how other medicines work, especially birth control pills.
Used for
- Invasive aspergillosis
- Invasive mucormycosis
- Candidiasis (yeast infection)
- Cryptococcal meningitis
- Toenail fungus
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Treatment of fungal infections in HIV patients
- Prevention fungal infections in HIV patients or others with low immune system
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Injection
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
Price
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Lowest price
$7.08
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Reviews
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30 reviews so far
73%
saidit'sworth it
60%
saiditworked well
20%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
25possible side effects
- Nausea28%
- Vomiting25%
- Diarrhea24%
- Low potassium19%
- Abdominal pain17%
- Headache17%
- Changes in liver blood tests17%
- Trouble breathing17%
- Swelling in the arms and legs15%
- Constipation14%
- Insomnia11%
- Fatigue11%
- Kidney failure10%
- Back pain10%
- Chest pain9%
- Decreased appetite9%
- Confusion/delirium9%
- Skin rash9%
- Itching8%
- Low blood pressure8%
- Anxiety8%
- Acute respiratory failure7%
- Indigestion6%
- Injection site reactions6%
- Low magnesium5%
Risks and risk factors
- Liver problems
- Infusion problems
- Severe allergic reactions
- Risks to fetus
- Pregnancy
- Drug interactions
- Liver disease
- Serious immediate allergic reaction
- Skin rash
- Use in pregnancy