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Topical clotrimazole is categorized as pregnancy category B. [15] Small amounts of clotrimazole may be absorbed systemically following topical and vaginal administration. However, topical clotrimazole is still considered safe to use to treat yeast infections in pregnant women and is a safer alternative to other antifungals. [15] [16]
Clobetasol propionate is used for the treatment of various skin disorders including eczema, herpes labialis, [16] psoriasis, and lichen sclerosus. It is also used to treat several auto-immune diseases including alopecia areata , lichen planus (auto immune skin nodules), and mycosis fungoides (T-cell skin lymphoma).
Women should speak to their doctor or healthcare professional before starting or stopping any medications while pregnant. [1] Drugs taken in pregnancy including over-the counter-medications, prescription medications, nutritional supplements, recreational drugs, and illicit drugs may cause harm to the mother or the unborn child. Non-essential ...
The pregnancy category of a medication is an assessment of the risk of fetal injury due to the pharmaceutical, if it is used as directed by the mother during pregnancy. It does not include any risks conferred by pharmaceutical agents or their metabolites in breast milk. Every drug has specific information listed in its product literature.
[17] [18] For infections of the mouth, treatment with topical clotrimazole or nystatin is usually effective. [6] Oral or intravenous fluconazole, itraconazole, or amphotericin B may be used if these do not work. [6] A number of topical antifungal medications may be used for vaginal infections, including clotrimazole. [19]
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Let a healthcare provider know what was prescribed and what over the counter medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal supplements are being taken with this medication. If pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, make sure to inform a healthcare before using any medications. [1]
Ibrexafungerp is indicated for the treatment of adult and postmenarchal pediatric females with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). [1] [4]Ibrexafungerp is currently undergoing late-stage clinical trials for an intravenous formulation for the treatment of various fungal diseases, including life-threatening fungal infections caused primarily by Candida (including C. auris) and Aspergillus species.