antifungal

Itraconazole capsules are an antifungal medicine used to treat various fungal and yeast infections, such as nail fungus (onychomycosis), oral thrush, esophageal candidiasis, and systemic fungal infections like aspergillosis, blastomycosis, and histoplasmosis What it treats (common uses)Itraconazole capsules are mainly used for:Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis)Toenails (with or without fingernail involvement): 200 mg once daily for 12 weeks .Fingernails only: 200 mg twice daily for 1 week, then stop for 3 weeks, then repeat the 1‑week course (pulse therapy) .Oral and esophageal candidiasis (thrush)Oropharyngeal (mouth/throat): 100–200 mg once daily for 1–2 weeks .Esophageal: 100–200 mg once daily for at least 3 weeks, and continue for 2 weeks after symptoms resolve .Systemic fungal infectionsAspergillosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and other deep fungal infections: usually 200 mg once or twice daily for several months (often at least 3 months) .For life‑threatening infections, a higher “loading dose” (e.g., 200 mg three times daily for 3 days) may be used initially, then reduced to the maintenance dose

6Itraconazole capsules are an antifungal medicine used to treat various fungal and yeast infections, such as nail fungus (onychomycosis), oral thrush, esophageal candidiasis, and systemic fungal infections like aspergillosis, blastomycosis, and histoplasmosis What it treats (common uses)Itraconazole capsules are mainly used for:Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis)Toenails (with or without fingernail involvement): 200 mg once daily for 12 weeks .Fingernails only: 200 mg twice daily for 1 week, then stop for 3 weeks, then repeat the 1‑week course (pulse therapy) .Oral and esophageal candidiasis (thrush)Oropharyngeal (mouth/throat): 100–200 mg once daily for 1–2 weeks .Esophageal: 100–200 mg once daily for at least 3 weeks, and continue for 2 weeks after symptoms resolve .Systemic fungal infectionsAspergillosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and other deep fungal infections: usually 200 mg once or twice daily for several months (often at least 3 months) .For life‑threatening infections, a higher “loading dose” (e.g., 200 mg three times daily for 3 days) may be used initially, then reduced to the maintenance dose

Fluconazole is mainly prescribed for:Vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis): Usually a single 150 mg dose is enough for most women .Oral thrush (mouth/throat infection): Typically 50–100 mg once daily for 7–14 days, or longer if needed Esophageal candidiasis (yeast infection of the food pipe): Often 100–200 mg once daily for at least 3 weeks, and sometimes longer after symptoms improve .Cryptococcal meningitis (a serious fungal brain infection): Higher doses (e.g., 400 mg on day 1, then 200–400 mg daily) for several weeks or months Prevention of fungal infections: In people with weak immunity (e.g., after bone marrow transplant or in advanced HIV), it may be taken regularly to prevent candidiasis

Fluconazole is mainly prescribed for:Vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis): Usually a single 150 mg dose is enough for most women .Oral thrush (mouth/throat infection): Typically 50–100 mg once daily for 7–14 days, or longer if needed Esophageal candidiasis (yeast infection of the food pipe): Often 100–200 mg once daily for at least 3 weeks, and sometimes longer after symptoms improve .Cryptococcal meningitis (a serious fungal brain infection): Higher doses (e.g., 400 mg on day 1, then 200–400 mg daily) for several weeks or months Prevention of fungal infections: In people with weak immunity (e.g., after bone marrow transplant or in advanced HIV), it may be taken regularly to prevent candidiasis

Fluconazole is mainly prescribed for:Vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis): Usually a single 150 mg dose is enough for most women .Oral thrush (mouth/throat infection): Typically 50–100 mg once daily for 7–14 days, or longer if needed Esophageal candidiasis (yeast infection of the food pipe): Often 100–200 mg once daily for at least 3 weeks, and sometimes longer after symptoms improve .Cryptococcal meningitis (a serious fungal brain infection): Higher doses (e.g., 400 mg on day 1, then 200–400 mg daily) for several weeks or months Prevention of fungal infections: In people with weak immunity (e.g., after bone marrow transplant or in advanced HIV), it may be taken regularly to prevent candidiasis

Acyclovir tablets are prescribed for:Genital herpes – to treat outbreaks (flare‑ups) and sometimes to prevent frequent recurrences .Cold sores (herpes labialis) – to shorten healing time and reduce symptoms when taken early .Shingles (herpes zoster) – to reduce pain, speed healing of the rash, and lower the risk of long‑term nerve pain (post‑herpetic neuralgia) .Chickenpox (varicella) – to lessen severity, especially in adults or people with weakened immunity

Acyclovir tablets are prescribed for:Genital herpes – to treat outbreaks (flare‑ups) and sometimes to prevent frequent recurrences .Cold sores (herpes labialis) – to shorten healing time and reduce symptoms when taken early .Shingles (herpes zoster) – to reduce pain, speed healing of the rash, and lower the risk of long‑term nerve pain (post‑herpetic neuralgia) .Chickenpox (varicella) – to lessen severity, especially in adults or people with weakened immunity

Acyclovir tablets are prescribed for:Genital herpes – to treat outbreaks (flare‑ups) and sometimes to prevent frequent recurrences .Cold sores (herpes labialis) – to shorten healing time and reduce symptoms when taken early .Shingles (herpes zoster) – to reduce pain, speed healing of the rash, and lower the risk of long‑term nerve pain (post‑herpetic neuralgia) .Chickenpox (varicella) – to lessen severity, especially in adults or people with weakened immunity

Terbinafine tablets are mainly prescribed for:Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) – of fingernails and toenails, which are hard to treat with creams alone .Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) – fungal infection between the toes or on the soles of the feet .Jock itch (tinea cruris) – fungal infection in the groin area .Ringworm (tinea corporis) – circular, scaly rash on the body .Scalp fungal infection (tinea capitis) – especially in children, where oral treatment is needed They may also be used for other deep or widespread fungal skin infections when topical treatment is not enough

Terbinafine tablets are mainly prescribed for:Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) – of fingernails and toenails, which are hard to treat with creams alone .Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) – fungal infection between the toes or on the soles of the feet .Jock itch (tinea cruris) – fungal infection in the groin area .Ringworm (tinea corporis) – circular, scaly rash on the body .Scalp fungal infection (tinea capitis) – especially in children, where oral treatment is needed They may also be used for other deep or widespread fungal skin infections when topical treatment is not enough

Voriconazole is mainly used for serious fungal infections such as:Invasive aspergillosis (a dangerous mould infection in the lungs and other organs) Candidemia (fungal infection in the blood) and serious Candida infections Esophageal candidiasis (yeast infection of the food pipe) Other serious fungal infections when the cause is not clear or when other antifungals are not working

Voriconazole is mainly used for serious fungal infections such as:Invasive aspergillosis (a dangerous mould infection in the lungs and other organs) Candidemia (fungal infection in the blood) and serious Candida infections Esophageal candidiasis (yeast infection of the food pipe) Other serious fungal infections when the cause is not clear or when other antifungals are not working