Infections
Antifungals
Used for
Yeast and other fungal infections
How it works
Damage the fungus's cell membrane. The azoles (-conazole) are the biggest group.
Watch for
Fluconazole has many drug interactions.
- Name clue
- -conazole (azoles)
- Examples
- fluconazole (Diflucan)
- ketoconazole
- terbinafine (Lamisil)
- nystatin
More in infections
- PenicillinsBacterial infections like strep throat and ear infections
- CephalosporinsSkin, ear, throat and urinary infections
- MacrolidesRespiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia
- TetracyclinesAcne, Lyme disease, respiratory infections
- FluoroquinolonesUrinary, respiratory and other infections
- LincosamidesSkin, dental and other infections
- Nitroimidazoles (metronidazole)Certain bacterial and parasite infections
- Urinary antibioticsUrinary tract infections
- Tuberculosis (TB) drugsTuberculosis
- AntiviralsFlu, herpes (cold sores, shingles), HIV and others
A study and reference aid. Follow the product labeling and your pharmacist for anything about a patient's medicine.
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