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Pharmacy - Drug Information


Antifungal Agents
(Treat Fungal Infections)

The Generic (common) Name of the drug is listed first, followed by a specific Product (brand) Name, which is an example of that generic drug. To learn more about an individual drug, click on its Generic Name or Product Name.

 
Examples:
 
Generic Name Marketer Example Product Name
Amphotericin B Apothecon Fungizone
Fluconazole Pfizer Diflucan


 
What is an antifungal agent?
ICU patients needing prolonged ICU care, intravenous (IV) feeding, steroids or medications that slow down the immune system (such as medications given to organ transplant patients), or who have a week immune system may have or may develop a yeast or fungal infection. An antifungal agent is a medication used to treat fungal or yeast infections.

 
How long is it used?
An antifungal medication is usually given for a specific period of time however, some patients need a long period of treatment.

 
Why is it given?
The doctor prescibes this medication to help a patient overcome a fungal or yeast infection.

 
Does it have side effects?
Some antifungal medications may result in many side effects such as fever, chills, temporary kidney failure, low red blood cells and electrolyte imbalance. Other antifungal medications may have minimal side effects.

 


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