Antifungals, Azole

Antifungals, Azole - Systemic

Description and Brand Names *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Description Drug

Azole antifungals are using to treat serious fungus infections that may occur in various parts of the body. These medication may also be using for other problems as determined by your family doctor.

Azole antifungals are available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral

Fluconazole
- Capsules - Canada
- Oral suspension - USA and Canada
- Tablets - USA and Canada
Itraconazole
- Capsules - USA and Canada
- Oral solution - USA
Ketoconazole
- Oral suspension - Canada
- Tablets - USA and Canada

Parenteral

Fluconazole
- Injection - USA and Canada
Itraconazole
- Injection - USA

Brand Names

Some commonly using brand names are:

In the USA

Diflucan
Nizoral
Sporanox

In Canada

Diflucan
Diflucan-150
Nizoral
Sporanox

Note:

For quick reference, the following antifungals are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.

This information applies to the following medication: 1. Fluconazole - floo-KOE-na-zole 2. Itraconazole - i-tra-KOE-na-zole 3. Ketoconazole - kee-toe-ko-NA-zole