Antifungals, Azole : Before Using

Antifungals, Azole - Vaginal

Antifungals, Azole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For vaginal azoles, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to any of the azoles. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done for use of all azole antifungals during the first trimester of pregnancy. These medication are safe and effective when using for at least 7 days during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. However, check with your family doctor before using this drug during the first trimester of pregnancy. Always use of 1- and 3-day treats may not be effective during pregnancy.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether vaginal azoles pass into the breast milk. However, these medication have not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on these medication have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of vaginal azoles in child with use in other age groups. It is recommended that these medication not be using in child up to 12 years of age.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people. Although there is no special info comparing use of vaginal azoles in the elderly with use in other age groups, they are not expected to cause various side effects or problems in older people than they do in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other vaginal prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug. When you are taking miconazole, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Warfarin - Coumadin; Warfilone Using with warfarin may cause bleeding andbruising