Anti-Fungal Drugs are used to treat infections caused by a fungus. Though
they are prescriprion drugs, they also come under the category of
non-prescription drugs, as you can get these drugs over the counter without
a doctor's prescription. Common fungal infections include athlete's foot,
jock itch, yeast infection, and ringworm.
Types of Anti Fungal Drugs
- Systemic antifungal drugs: These medicnes are taken by mouth or by
injection.
- Topical antifungal drugs: They are applied to the skin to treat skin
infections.
Purpose of Anti Fungal Drugs
Anti-Fungal Drugs are used to treat
infections in various parts of the body that are caused by a fungus. A
fungus is a one-celled form of life. A fungus survives by invading and
living off other living things. Fungi mostly live in moist, dark places,
including some parts of the body.
The areas in which fungal infections are formed are in the armpits, mouth,
groin, and genital areas, including scalp, neck, trunk, and other parts of
the body. Topical antifungaldrugs help in relieving the infection and also
the associated problems like itching, burning, and cracked skin. However,
for internal fungal infection, systematic antifungal drugs are required.
They are used to treat a type of fungal infection called candidiasis which
can occur in the throat or in the vagina. Can also be used to treat fungal
infections such as histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and aspergillosis, which
can affect the lungs and other organs.
Anti fungal drugs are available in the form of tablets, capsules, liquid,
and injectable forms, creams, ointments, sprays and powders.
Popular Anti Fungal Drugs
- Fluconazole
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Miconazole
- Miconazole
- Ciclopirox
- Clotrimazole
- Econazole
- Nystatin
- Oxiconazole
- Terconazole
- Tolnaftate
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