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Fungal Skin Infections: Clotrimazole is commonly used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis). It works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of fungal organisms responsible for these infections, thereby relieving symptoms such as itching, redness, scaling, and discomfort. Clotrimazole is available in various formulations, including creams, lotions, sprays, and powders, for topical application to the affected skin areas.
Yeast Infections: Clotrimazole is also used to treat yeast infections, particularly vaginal yeast infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis) caused by Candida species. It is available in vaginal cream or suppository formulations for intravaginal use. Clotrimazole helps eliminate yeast overgrowth and restore the natural balance of microorganisms in the vaginal flora, thereby relieving symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning, discharge, and discomfort.
Oral Thrush: Clotrimazole may be used to treat oral thrush (oral candidiasis), a fungal infection of the mouth and throat caused by Candida species. It is available in oral troche (lozenge) or oral suspension formulations for local application to the affected oral mucosa. Clotrimazole helps reduce the growth of yeast in the mouth, throat, and esophagus, thereby alleviating symptoms such as white patches or plaques, soreness, and difficulty swallowing.
Nail Fungus: Clotrimazole is sometimes used off-label in the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis), although it is less commonly prescribed for this indication compared to other antifungal medications. It may be used in combination with other antifungal agents or as part of topical therapy for superficial nail infections caused by dermatophyte fungi. However, oral antifungal medications are generally preferred for the treatment of more severe or resistant cases of nail fungus.
Dosage and Administration: The dosage and duration of clotrimazole therapy depend on the specific fungal infection being treated, the severity of symptoms, and the individual patient's response to treatment. Clotrimazole formulations are applied topically to the affected skin areas, vaginal mucosa, oral mucosa, or nails as directed by the healthcare provider. Treatment may range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the type and location of the infection.
Side Effects: Common side effects of clotrimazole may include mild skin irritation, itching, burning, or redness at the site of application. These side effects are usually transient and resolve with continued use or upon discontinuation of the medication. Allergic reactions to clotrimazole are rare but may manifest as severe skin irritation, rash, or swelling. Patients should discontinue use and seek medical attention if they experience signs of an allergic reaction.
Contraindications and Precautions: Clotrimazole is generally well-tolerated and safe for most individuals when used as directed. It is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to clotrimazole or any of its components. Clotrimazole should be used with caution in patients with open wounds, mucosal ulcerations, or known immune deficiencies. It is for external use only and should be kept away from eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes to avoid irritation or adverse effects.
We extend modifiers to include items that changes the parent and child taxa. I.e. for a species, that would be the genus that is belongs to and the strains in the species.
Impact of clotrimazole,(prescription) on Conditions from US National Library of Medicine
A higher number indicates impact on more bacteria associated with the condition and confidence on the impact.
We have X bacteria high and Y low reported. We find that the modifier reduces some and increases other of these two groups.
We just tally: X|reduces + Y|Increase = Positive X|increases + Y|decrease = Negative.
Benefit Ratio: Numbers above 0 have increasing positive effect.
Numbers below 0 have increasing negative effect.
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