2024年11月22日 · Oral antifungal medications are typically prescribed for serious, body-wide fungal infections. They’re also a second-choice option if a topical antifungal doesn’t work on its own. The type of oral antifungal you take depends on what type of fungal infection you’re treating.

How do you take antifungal medications? There are OTC and prescription antifungal medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider about what treatment to use. Antifungals come in different forms, including: Injections (shots) or IV. Oral pills or liquids. Topical (skin) creams, ointments, gels and sprays. Vaginal suppositories. How long do you need ...

2019年12月6日 · Antifungal medications treat fungal infections by attacking aspects unique to the fungal cells. We'll discuss the different types and what they treat.

Oral antifungal medications may be required for fungal infection if: It is extensive or severe. It resists topical antifungal therapy. It affects hair -bearing areas (tinea capitis and tinea barbae). The choice of oral antifungal medication, its dose and the duration of treatment depend on:

Oral antifungal drugs currently in use include itraconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole and terbinafine. They are reserved for extensive or severe infection for which topical antifungal agents are inappropriate or ineffective, because of high cost, potential side effects and drug interactions.

2024年3月3日 · Antifungal medications can kill fungus cells or stop them from growing, but it's important to know which medications are best to treat which types of fungal infection. Even when you are using the right form of medication, it can take weeks to …

2024年10月24日 · Antifungals can be topical (e.g., cream, ointment, powder, shampoo), oral (e.g., tablets, capsules, troches, rinse), or intravenous (IV) formulations. Oral antifungals can be given to treat fungal lung infections. Antifungals typically belong to one of three main classes: azoles, echinocandins, and polyenes.

Amphotericin B, an effective but relatively toxic medication, has long been the mainstay of antifungal therapy for invasive and serious mycoses. However, newer potent and less toxic triazoles and echinocandins are now often recommended as first-line drugs for many invasive fungal infections.