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It is recommended that breastfeeding continue while taking fluconazole. However, the aid female parent should be informed about the lack of data prior to prescribing this medicament and weigh the benefits and risks of breastfeeding and weaning when using this medicine. Fluconazole is contraindicated in pregnancy (category C) secondary winding to reports of teratogenicity in animal studies that used high concentrations of the drug. This medicament does have drug-drug interactions and will change extracellular fluid concentrations of phenytoin (Dilantin), warfarin (Coumadin), cisapride (Propulsid), and some sulfonylureas. Conference is recommended before prescribing fluconazole to women who are on other medications. It is excreted into serving milk in size amounts, approximately 1% of the maternal dose and less than 5% of the dose recommended for pediatric use. The drug is considered safe for a tending infant.