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fluconazole and Sarcoidosis

fluconazole has been researched along with Sarcoidosis in 8 studies

Fluconazole: Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.
fluconazole : A member of the class of triazoles that is propan-2-ol substituted at position 1 and 3 by 1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl groups and at position 2 by a 2,4-difluorophenyl group. It is an antifungal drug used for the treatment of mucosal candidiasis and for systemic infections including systemic candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, and cryptococcosis.

Sarcoidosis: An idiopathic systemic inflammatory granulomatous disorder comprised of epithelioid and multinucleated giant cells with little necrosis. It usually invades the lungs with fibrosis and may also involve lymph nodes, skin, liver, spleen, eyes, phalangeal bones, and parotid glands.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Sarcoidosis is generally treated with corticosteroids that are not always an effective therapy."2.73Antifungal treatment in sarcoidosis--a pilot intervention trial. ( Rott, T; Rylander, R; Tercelj, M, 2007)
"Sarcoidosis is an independent risk factor for cryptococcal infection; most patients with sarcoidosis who develop cryptococcal infection are not on immunosuppressive drugs."2.41Cryptococcal meningitis and sarcoidosis. ( Katz, JD; Ross, JJ, 2002)
"Primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis is rare."1.36Disseminated cutaneous coccidioidomycosis masquerading as lupus pernio. ( Lambiase, MC; Newlon, HR, 2010)
"The osteomyelitis was treated with fluconazole (200 mg daily p."1.29[Osteomyelitis from Cryptococcus neoformans]. ( Bär, W; Hummel, H; Lindner, R; Stosiek, P, 1996)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (37.50)18.2507
2000's3 (37.50)29.6817
2010's2 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Furukawa, D1
Ohtani, K1
Kawahara, T1
Yakabe, D1
Tsutsui, H1
Newlon, HR1
Lambiase, MC1
Ross, JJ1
Katz, JD1
Gibold, X1
Husson, A1
Corbain, V1
Vidal, M1
Gourdon, F1
Laurichesse, H1
Beytout, J1
Irthum, P1
Ferrier, A1
Lesens, O1
Tercelj, M1
Rott, T1
Rylander, R1
D'Amore, F1
Santoro, AM1
Agostino, A1
Narduzzi, C1
Hummel, H1
Stosiek, P1
Lindner, R1
Bär, W1
Giner, V1
Casademont, J1
Cardellach, F1

Reviews

2 reviews available for fluconazole and Sarcoidosis

ArticleYear
Cryptococcal meningitis and sarcoidosis.
    Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases, 2002, Volume: 34, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Brain; Cryptococcus neoformans; Female; Fluconazole; Humans; Meningitis, Cryptococcal; Predni

2002
[Sarcoidosis with pulmonary abscess caused by emerging microorganisms].
    La Clinica terapeutica, 1995, Volume: 146, Issue:5

    Topics: Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid; Ceftazidime; Fluconazole; Humans; Lung Abscess; Male; Middle Aged; Myc

1995

Trials

1 trial available for fluconazole and Sarcoidosis

ArticleYear
Antifungal treatment in sarcoidosis--a pilot intervention trial.
    Respiratory medicine, 2007, Volume: 101, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aged; Antifungal Agents; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Fluconaz

2007

Other Studies

5 other studies available for fluconazole and Sarcoidosis

ArticleYear
Candida oesophagitis incidentally detected by fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in a patient with sarcoidosis.
    European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging, 2017, 11-01, Volume: 18, Issue:11

    Topics: Candida albicans; Candidiasis; Esophagitis; Female; Fluconazole; Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; Humans; Inc

2017
Disseminated cutaneous coccidioidomycosis masquerading as lupus pernio.
    Cutis, 2010, Volume: 86, Issue:1

    Topics: Antifungal Agents; Coccidioidomycosis; Dermatomycoses; Fluconazole; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Lung

2010
[Cryptococcal meningitis disclosed by visual loss in HIV negative patient with ventriculo-atrial shunting].
    La Revue de medecine interne, 2006, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antifungal Agents; Blindness; Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts;

2006
[Osteomyelitis from Cryptococcus neoformans].
    Mycoses, 1996, Volume: 39 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Antifungal Agents; Cryptococcosis; Cryptococcus neoformans; Fluconaz

1996
Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis and sarcoidosis.
    Sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and diffuse lung diseases : official journal of WASOG, 1999, Volume: 16, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antifungal Agents; Cryptococcus neoformans; Female; Fluconazole; Humans; Meningitis, Cryptoco

1999