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Imidazole Antifungal, Azole Antifungal, Clotrimazole, Lotrimin, Econazole, Spectazole, Oxiconazole, Oxistat, Sulconazole, Exelderm, Miconazole, Micatin

  • See Also
  1. Topical Antifungal
  • Indications
  1. Dermatophyte Infection
  2. Cutaneous Candidiasis
  3. Tinea Versicolor
  1. Antifungal for dermatophytes and yeast
  2. Some Gram Positive antibacterial activity
  • Medications
  • Twice daily dosing
  1. Clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin, Mycelex, OTC)
  2. Miconazole nitrate 2% (Monistat-Derm, Micatin, OTC)
  3. Econazole nitrate 1% (Spectazole)
  • Medications
  • Once daily dosing (long durability agents)
  1. Ketoconazole 2% (Nizoral)
  2. Oxiconazole nitrate 1% (Oxistat)
  3. Sulconazole (Exelderm)
  • Safety
  1. Topical azoles are considered safe in pregnancy
    1. Clotrimazole 1% for dermatophyte infections
    2. Miconazole 2% for candida infections