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Antifungal/Antiyeast Agents
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Antifungal/antiyeast agents A group of drugs prescribed to treat infections caused by either fungi or yeasts (and sometimes both in one product) that can be administered directly to the skin or taken orally or by injection. They are commonly used to treat different types of TINEA, including ATHLETE’S FOOT, JOCK ITCH, and scalp ringworm. They are also used to treat THRUSH and rare fungal infections such as cryptococcus.
Side Effects
Agents applied to the skin, scalp, mouth, or vagina may sometimes increase irritation, and antifungal agents given by mouth or injection may cause more serious side effects, damaging the kidney or liver.