Antifungal

What Antifungal Medications Treat

Antifungal Medications treat a variety of different conditions. These medications help kill fungi related to issues like:

• Athlete’s foot
• Jock itch
• Ringworm
• Nail fungus (onychomycosis)
• Thrush
• Vaginal yeast infections
• Systemic yeast infections
• Yeast infection on the skin
• Fungal infections in the lungs (more severe)
• Fungal infections in the bloodstream (more severe)

Types of Antifungal Medications

Antifungal medications come in many different forms.

Topical Antifungal Creams/Ointments

These medications are very common for fungal treatment. They are easily applied and absorbed through the skin. These are often used for skin and nail treatment. They are also sometimes used for the scalp.

Oral Antifungal Pills/Tablets

There are a few commonly used oral fungal treatment medications. These include medications like terbinafine—which is used for nail infection treatment—and fluconazole—which is used for vaginal thrush. Oral thrush oral medications like miconazole and nystatin are also common.

Other Antifungal Topicals

Other forms of topical treatments are also used. These include powders and sprays. This also includes shampoos. Topical antifungal medications could be azole antifungals or polyene antifungals. There are also allylamine antifungals and a few other topical antifungal medications.

Combination Treatments

Some patients may be prescribed combination antifungal medications. These are often used to treat conditions such as cryptococcal meningitis and invasive candidiasis. They are also used to treat conditions like invasive aspergillosis and some more rare mold infections.

Common Antifungal Products Available

• Clotrimazole Cream These creams are commonly used to treat skin fungal infections. A thin layer goes straight onto the affected area. They are usually used multiple times per day.
• Miconazole (Monistat) This medication comes in both cream and suppository forms. They are usually used every night at bedtime for a set duration of time.
• Terbinafine (Lamisil) This medication comes in both oral and topical forms. It is used for treating several fungal infections. This includes athlete’s foot and fungal nail infections. It also includes ringworm and some skin infections.
• Fluconazole (Diflucan) This medication comes as an antifungal pill. It is used to treat issues such as oral thrush and esophageal candidiasis. It is also used for vaginal yeast infection treatment and the treatment of some systemic fungal infections.
• Ketoconazole Ketoconazole is available as a cream or shampoo. It is used to treat issues such as fungal infections or dandruff. It can also be used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and is applied directly to the affected area.
• Itraconazole (Sporanox) This is a type of oral treatment. It is most commonly used for treating nail fungal infections and systemic mycoses. It can also be used to treat some mold infections.
• Nystatin Nystatin comes in a variety of different forms—oral and topical. It can be used to treat oral thrush and skin candidiasis. It is also sometimes used for yeast infection treatment.

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