Antifungals, Azole (Systemic)
Category- Antiadrenal—Ketoconazole
- Antifungal, systemic—Fluconazole; Itraconazole; Ketoconazole
- Antineoplastic—Ketoconazole
DescriptionAzole antifungals are used to treat serious fungus
infections that may occur in different parts of the body. These medicines
may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.
Azole antifungals are available only with your doctor's prescription, in
the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Fluconazole
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Capsules (Canada)
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Oral suspension (U.S. and Canada)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Itraconazole
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Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
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Oral solution (U.S.)
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Ketoconazole
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Oral suspension (Canada)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Fluconazole
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Itraconazole
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Diflucan 1
- Nizoral 3
- Sporanox 2
In Canada—
- Diflucan 1
- Diflucan-150 1
- Nizoral 3
- Sporanox 2
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following antifungals are numbered
to match the corresponding brand names.
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| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Fluconazole (floo-KOE-na-zole) |
| 2. |
Itraconazole (i-tra-KOE-na-zole) |
| 3. |
Ketoconazole (kee-toe-ko-NA-zole) |
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