Azole Antifungal Medications

Azole Antifungal Medications inhibit the fungal infection by destroying the fungi cells membrane. The azole medications are classified into 2 categories: Imidazoles and Triazoles.

These medications have a wide range of antifungal chractristics.

Azole Antifungal Medications controls the p450 enzyme of the membrane of the cell. The followings are some of the drugs which belong to this category:

  • Butoconazole
  • Clotrimazole
  • Econazole
  • Fluconazole
  • Itraconazole
  • Ketoconazole
  • Miconazole
  • Oxiconazole
  • Sulconazole
  • Terconazole
  • Tioconazole
  • Voriconazole

There are various dosage forms of azoles medications. They can be found in the form of Cream, Ointment, Liquid and Spray. Some of these azole medications are only accessible by prescription but you can buy some over the counter azoles antifungal medications from your local drugstore. The prescription azoles are available in the form of systemic pills.

These medications have rare side-effects including digestive distress and liver and kidney enzyme problems.

 





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