mi·con·a·zole nitrate (m -k n  -z l )n. An antifungal used topically or parenterally. |
miconazole nitrate
[mīkon′əzōl]
an antifungal.
indications It is used topically to treat certain fungal infections of the skin and vagina.
contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects to topical or vaginal application are irritation, burning, and maceration of the skin.
miconazole
(mīkon´
zōl´),
n brand names: Monistat, Monistat IV;
drug class: antifungal;
action: alters cell membranes and inhibits fungal enzymes;
uses: coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, fungal meningitis; IV used for severe infections only.
zōl´), n brand names: Monistat, Monistat IV;
drug class: antifungal;
action: alters cell membranes and inhibits fungal enzymes;
uses: coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, fungal meningitis; IV used for severe infections only.
miconazole nitrate (topical),
n brand names: Micatin, Monistat-7;
drug class: antifungal;
action: interferes with fungal cell membrane, which increases permeability, leaking of nutrients;
uses: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea versicolor, vaginal or vulvar
C. albicans.
drug class: antifungal;
action: interferes with fungal cell membrane, which increases permeability, leaking of nutrients;
uses: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea versicolor, vaginal or vulvar
C. albicans.
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