What is Antifungal Pill?
An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycoses such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, candidiasis, serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others.
Antifungal Pills In South Africa
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| Brand | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient | Therapeutic Area |
|---|---|---|
| FILGRASTIN TEVA | FILGRASTIN | Biosimilars/ biologics |
| FINCAR | FINASTERIDE | Men’s Health |
| CIPLA FLUCONAZOLE | FLUCONAZOLE | Athlete’s foot/ Fungal infections |
| FLURACEDYL | FLUOROURACIL | Oncology |
What is the best antifungal tablets?
Common names for antifungal medicines include:
- clotrimazole (Canesten)
- econazole.
- miconazole.
- terbinafine (Lamisil)
- fluconazole (Diflucan)
- ketoconazole (Daktarin)
- nystatin (Nystan)
- amphotericin.
Which antifungal tablet is safe?
Terbinafine is the safest oral antifungal. Low-dose fluconazole (up to 150 mg) may be used in vaginal candidiasis, however, higher doses are not recommended. Itraconazole, ketoconazole, and griseofulvin may be best avoided due to a lack of reliable human data.
What is the strongest antibiotic for fungal infection?
Amphotericin B deoxycholate (AMB-d) is FDA-indicated for treating life-threatening or potentially life-threatening fungal infections:
aspergillosis, cryptococcosis, blastomycosis, systemic candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and mucormycosis.