Tag: Drugs for Cutaneous Mycoses

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tinactin, Aftate, Barielle Fungus Rx, Breezee Mist Antifungal Foot Powder, Lamisil AF Defense, Absorbine, Ting Antifungal Antifungals, Topical Description Topical thiocarbamate antifungal used primarily for treatment of mild to moderate tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea manuum, and tinea versicolor. Indications Indicated…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Vagistat 1 Antifungals, Vaginal Description Imidazole antifungalFungicidal against Candida sp.Single intravaginal dose is effective Indications Indicated for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Contraindications Hypersensitivity Self treatment not recommended for pregnant patients, diabetic patients or patients <12 years Adverse Effects Vulvovaginal burning, vaginitis, pruritus Headache Abdominal cramping…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Terazol, Terazol 3, Terazol 7 Antifungals, Vaginal Description Intravaginal azole antifungalUsed for vaginal candidiasis; usually fungicidal against Candida albicans Indications Indicated for Candidal Vulvovaginitis Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Headache Abdominal pain Chills Fever Dysmenorrhea Vulvar/vaginal burning Dysmenorrhea Vulvar itching, soreness, edema, or discharge Polyuria Burning or itching of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lamisil Antifungals, Systemic terbinafine topical (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Lamisil AT topical Classes: Antifungals, Topical Description Oral and topical antifungalFungicidal activity against dermatophytes; less active against Candida sp.Used topically and orally for tinea infections; oral form effective for onychomycosis or for refractory aspergillosis Indications Indicated for onychomycosis of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Kerydin Antifungal Topicals Description Oxaborole antifungal for onchomycosis of toenailsEffective against Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytesAvailable as topical solution Indications Indicated for onychomycosis of the toenail(s) due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes Clean and dry nails prior to use; apply to completely cover nail surface and…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Exelderm Antifungal Topicals Description A topical azole antifungal used or a variety of fungal and yeast infections, like tinea and cutaneous candidiasis; available as a cream and a solution. Indications Indicated for the treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris, or tinea versicolor. For the treatment of tinea…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ertaczo Antifungal Topicals Description Imidazole-type antifungal; used topically for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis in immunocompetent patients; symptomatic relief usually seen within 7—14 days; duration of therapy is typically 4 weeks. Indications Indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis in immunocompetent patients. Contraindications Hypersensitivity…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; MyCo-Triacet II, Mycolog II, Mycogen II, Mytrex, Tri-Statin II Antifungal/Corticosteroid Topicals Description Nystatin and triamcinolone are used together topically for short-term (< 2 weeks) treatment of candidal skin infections. Nystatin is an antifungal agent and triamcinolone is a corticosteroid used for its antiinflammatory, vasoconstrictive, and antipruritic properties. Compared…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Oxistat Antifungals,  Topical Description Topical imidazole antifungal agentAvailable as both a cream and lotionActive against a variety of organisms responsible for causing tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and tinea cruri; the cream is also indicated for tinea versicolor Indications Indicated for the treatment of the topical treatment of the…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mycostatin, Nilstat, Nyamyc, Nystat Rx, Nystatin Systemic, Nystex Antifungals, Other;  Antifungals, Systemic Vaginal nystatin topical (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Mycostatin topical, Pediaderm AF, PediDri, Nystop Classes: Antifungals, Topical Description Topical polyene antifungal antibiotic.Used in the treatment of oropharyngeal, cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and vulvovaginal candidiasis; not useful for systemic fungal infections.Adverse events…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Naftin Antifungals, Topical Description Topical allylamine antifungalIndicated for the interdigital tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporisSimilar efficacy and adverse events profiles to topical azole antifungals Indications Indications 1% cream: Indicated for treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by the organism Trichophyton rubrum,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Oravig Antifungals miconazole topical (Rx, OTC) Brand and Other Names: Desenex, Fungoid Tincture, Monistat Derm, Micatin, Zeasorb-AF, Cavilon Antifungal Cream Classes: Antifungals, Topical miconazole vaginal (Rx, OTC) Brand and Other Names: Monistat-1 Combination Pack, Monistat-3 Combination Pack, Monistat-7 Combination Pack, Monistat-7 Vaginal Cream, Monistat-7 Vaginal Suppositories, Vagistat-3 Combination Pack, Femizol M Classes: Antifungals,…

Discontinued Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Grifulvin V, Gris-PEG Antifungals, Systemic Description Oral antifungal antibiotic produced by certain species of Penicillium. Marketed in several formulations to increase bioavailability and decrease GI intolerance. Used for tinea and other fungal infections, including onychomycosis.NOTE: On April 10, 2007, Ortho-McNeil and the FDA informed of a nationwide…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Jublia Antifungals, Topical Description Topical azole antifungal solutionUsed for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and olderOnychocryptosis (ingrown toenail) was the most frequently reported adverse event during clinical trials Indications Indicated for onychomycosis of the toenail(s) due to Trichophyton…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ecoza Antifungals, Topical Description Topical imidazole antifungal Active against dermatophytes and Candida albicansFor treatment of cutaneous candidiasis and tinea infections, including tinea versicolor Indications Indicated for topical application in the treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton tonsurans, Microsporum…