bu·to·con·a·zole nitrate (by  t -k n -z l)n. An antifungal agent used primarily in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. |
butoconazole nitrate
[byo̅o̅′təkō′nəzōl]
an intravaginal antifungal cream.
indications It is prescribed for the treatment of vulvovaginal fungal infections caused by Candida species.
contraindications Its use is contraindicated during the first trimester of a pregnancy.
adverse effects Adverse reactions include vulvar and vaginal burning and itching.
butoconazole nitrate (byōōt
kon´zōl´ nī´trāt),n brand name: Femstat;
drug class: antifungal;
action: binds sterols in fungal cell membrane, which increases permeability;
use: treatment of vulvovaginal infections caused by
Candida.
drug class: antifungal;
action: binds sterols in fungal cell membrane, which increases permeability;
use: treatment of vulvovaginal infections caused by
Candida.
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