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==Administration==
*Type: [[Antifungal]]
*Dosage Forms: 2% Cream
*Routes of Administration: Topical
*Common Trade Names: Monistat-Derm, Desenex, Lotrimin, Micatin, Zeasorb

==Adult Dosing==
===Indications by Disease===
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==Pediatric Dosing==
Same as adult

===Indications by Disease===
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==Special Populations==
===[[Drug pregnancy categories|Pregnancy Rating]]===
*Risk of fetal harm not expected
*May use during pregnancy
===Lactation risk===
*May use while breastfeeding
===Renal Dosing===
*Adult: No adjustment needed
*Pediatric: No adjustment needed
===Hepatic Dosing===
*Adult: No adjustment needed
*Pediatric: No adjustment needed

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*[[Anaphylaxis]] (rare)
===Common===
*Skin irritation
*Burning
*Pruritus

==Pharmacology==
*Metabolism: Hepatic
*Info: Minimal systemic absorption from topical use

==Mechanism of Action==
*Azole antifungal
**Inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes

==See Also==
*[[Antifungals]]
*[[Candidiasis]]
*[[Tinea corporis]]

==References==
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