#119 – Dosing Consult: Fluconazole

#119 – Dosing Consult: Fluconazole

Author: Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists July 25, 2025 Duration: 51:23

Drs. David Andes and Isabel Spriet join Dr. Jeannette Bouchard to discuss all of the top questions our audience had on fluconazole dosing. Who needs a load? How much fluconazole is too much fluconazole? And what did one of our experts do when they were asked about dosing fluconazole in a dolphin? Listen in to find out!

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References:

  1. Fluconazole PK Variability in Critically Ill: DOI 10.3390/microorganisms9102068
  2. DALI Antifungal Follow-up: DOI 10.1186/s13054-015-0758-3

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