Antifungal drugs in tablets are popular today, because using them to treat various diseases is quite simple. For this it is necessary only at the time to take the pill, and not to apply, not always pleasantly smelling ointment on the skin. But this form of medicine has a lot of disadvantages - a large number of side effects and contraindications. Therefore, the dosage of antifungal drugs for oral administration and the period of use should be determined by the doctor. At the same time, the patient must strictly adhere to the regimen and regimen of the drug. Let's look at a few such medicines.
Lévorin powder
Levorin refers to the antibiotic polyene structure. The preparation is available in powder form, which has a dark yellow color. Levorin can be used either inside with candidiasis of the oral mucosa or candidiasis of the urogenital organs in women, and externally - with paronychia, interdigital erosion and lesions of the skin folds. This antifungal drug is also taken after a long reception of antibiotics.
Levorin has a short list of contraindications:
- hypersensitivity;
- lactation;
- menstrual period;
- metrorrhagia ;
- pregnancy.
However, side effects are quite significant - from a decrease in appetite to dermatitis. If you misuse, you should also expect:
- headache;
- itching;
- abdominal pain;
- diarrhea;
- nausea and vomiting.
Pimafucine Tablets
Pimafucin is an antifungal drug in tablets. They are covered with an enteric coating that helps to quickly enter the stomach and does not leave an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth. The main active substance is natamycin. The composition of tablets also includes:
- potato starch;
- magnesium stearate;
- lactose;
- gelatin;
- acacia;
- calcium carbonate;
- sucrose;
- white beeswax.
Among the indications for the use of Pimafucin are diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, which are caused by pathogens sensitive to the drug, namely:
- acute pseudomembranous candidiasis;
- acute atrophic candidiasis;
- otomycosis, external otitis;
- candidiasis of skin and nails;
- candidiasis of the intestine;
- dermatomycosis.
Contraindications oral antifungal drug Pimafucin has similar to the previous drug - a hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Pimafucin is applied 4 times a day for one tablet. The period of treatment lasts about a week, depending on the effectiveness of this treatment and the characteristics of the patient's illness.
Medication Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B belongs to the modern quality antifungal drugs inside. The drug is available in the form of a powder and is used to treat the following diseases:
- Candidiasis of internal organs;
- Candidiasis of the gastrointestinal tract;
- intestinal candidiasis;
- cryptococcosis;
- histoplasmosis;
- Northameric blastomycosis;
- Chromomycosis;
- sporotrichosis.
Contraindications for taking the drug are:
- hypersensitivity to Amphotericin B components;
- acute disruption of the liver and kidneys;
- diseases of the hematopoietic system.
Do not recommend taking this medicine to patients suffering from diabetes.
Powder Itraconazole
Itraconazole is also an antifungal powder, which is taken by the oral route. The antifungal drug is insoluble in water and absolutely safe for the intestines. Itraconazole is used for:
- mycosis of the skin, mucous membrane of the mouth and eyes;
- onychomycosis ;
- pitybearing deprive;
- systemic mycoses;
- histoplasmosis;
- blastomycosis and other similar diseases.
Side effects of the drug do not differ from the effects of taking similar drugs:
- nausea;
- anorexia;
- abdominal pain;
- constipation and stuff.
In rare cases, hepatitis or toxic liver damage may develop.