Antifungal medications are used to treat fungal infections, which are some of the most difficult infections to get rid of. There are several different types of anti-fungal therapies, including topical, oral, or intravenous. The FDA thinks there is a risk of developing a congestive heart failure when treating nail, skin, as well as other systematic fungal infections with anti-fungal medications. Sporanox and Lamisil, two antifungal medications have been linked to potentially deadly liver problems.
The FDA issued a Public Health Advisory on May 9, 2001 to announce label changes on anti-fungal tablets Lamisil and Sporanox. The FDA warning included potential liver damage that could include liver failure, transplantation, and death with the use of antifungal medications. Doctors prescribing antifungal medications were recommended obtaining nail specimens prior to administering the antifungal medication to avoid unnecessary risks.
Diflucan (Fluconazole) - Diflucan (Fluconazole)
Synonyms: F-con, Flucan, Funaz, Markzole, Zocon, Biocanol, Biozolene, Elazor, Flucazol, Flucostat
Diflucan (Fluconazole) is an azole antifungal used to treat or prevent fungal infections. It may also be used to prevent infections after bone marrow transplant.
Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections.
Griseofulvin is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch.
Grisactin (Griseofulvin) - Grisactin (Griseofulvin)
Synonyms: Nufulvin, Amudane, Biogrisin-fp, Curling factor, Delmofulvina, Fulcin, Fulvican grisactin, Fulvicin, Fulvina, Fulvinil
Grisactin (Griseofulvin) is an antifungal medication. Grisactin is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections. Griscatin is also used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch.
Lamisil (Terbinafine) - Lamisil (Terbinafine)
Synonyms: Tebina, Bramazil, Terbina
Lamisil (Terbinafine) is an antifungal agent used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails
Nizoral (Ketoconazole) - Nizoral (Ketoconazole)
Synonyms: Fungiside, Extina, Fungarest, Fungoral, Ketoderm, Ketoisdin, Ketozole, Orifungal, Panfungol
Nizoral (Ketoconazole) is an imidazole antifungal agent used to treat infections.
Synonyms: Candistat, Itroel, Itrizole, Oriconazole, Sporal, Triasporn
Sporanox (Itraconazole) is an antifungal agent used to treat fungal infections.
