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Fluconazole Clinical PearlsExpert Tips & Parent Guide

Fluconazole pearls for safe pediatric dosing.

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Essential Clinical Pearls

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Renal dosing

Reduce maintenance dose by 50% when creatinine clearance <50 mL/min/1.73 m^2.

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Interaction review

Check for warfarin, phenytoin, or QT-prolonging drugs before starting.

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Monitor liver function

Obtain baseline and periodic liver enzymes for courses longer than 14 days.