Antifungals- Level 3

Drugs- Amphotericin B, Butenafine, Butoconazole, Caspofungin,
Ciclopirox, Clotrimazole, Econazole, Fluconazole, Flucytosine,
Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Naftifine, Nystatin,
Oxiconazole, Terbinafine, Tolnaftate, Voriconazole
What is it?
 Antifungals- Bind to or Impair Cell Membranes causing Fungal Cell
Death
 Used For- Skin Infections, Fungal Infections, Candidiasis, Oral
Thrush, Reduction of Scaling/Dandruff
 Taken as- a Shampoo; Massage for 1 Minute, Leave on Hair for 3
Minutes, Rinse with Warm Water and Repeat
Side Effects
 Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Headache, Dizziness, Anemia,
Fever, Chills, Itching, Skin Rash, Confusion, Irritation, Diarrhea,
Unusual Bleeding or Bruising, Yellow Eyes or Skin, Dark Urine, Pale
Stools
What can I do?
 See your Health Care Provider- as needed, take 1-2 Weeks,
Sometimes taken up to 6 Months; Discontinue if No Improvement
in 2 Weeks
 See your Pharmacist- for help
 AVOID- if Allergic to Fungals, Pregnancy, Lactation
 See a Food Fitness First Registered Dietitian- Take
with Food to Decrease GI Upset, Small and Frequent
Meals; Good Personal Hygiene