clotrimazole (Rx, OTC)

Brand and Other Names:Gyne-Lotrimin-3 Combination Pack, Gyne-Lotrimin-3 Vaginal Cream, more...Gyne-Lotrimin-3 Vaginal Suppositories, Gyne-Lotrimin-7, Mycelex-7, Mycelex-7 Combination Pack, Mycelex vaginal

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

troche

  • 10mg

lozenge

  • 10mg

Candidiasis

Oropharyngeal candidiasis (prophylaxis)

  • 10 mg PO slowly dissolved in mouth tid or until steroids reduced to maintenance levels

Opharyngeal candidiasis (treatment)

  • 10 mg PO slowly dissolved in mouth 5 times daily for 14 consecutive days; when used for initial HIV-1 treatment, duration is typically 7-14 days

Pouchitis (Orphan)

Topical treatment of children and adults with pouchitis

Orphan indication sponsor

  • Atlantic Healthcare LTD; Maple House: Halsted, Essex CO9 4BB, UK

Dosage Forms & Strengths

troche

  • 10mg

lozenges

  • 10mg

Candidiasis

<3 years

  • Safety and efficacy not established

>3 years

  • Oropharyngeal candidiasis (prophylaxis): 10 mg PO slowly dissolved in mouth tid or until steroids reduced to maintenance levels
  • Oropharyngeal candidiasis (treatment): 10 mg PO slowly dissolved in mouth 5 times daily for 14 consecutive days; when used for initial HIV-1 treatment, duration is typically 7-14 days

Pouchitis (Orphan)

Topical treatment of children and adults with pouchitis

Orphan indication sponsor

  • Atlantic Healthcare LTD; Maple House: Halsted, Essex CO9 4BB, UK
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            Contraindicated (3)

            • elagolix

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of elagolix by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Concomitant use of elagolix and strong OATP1B1 inhibitors is contraindicated.

            • fezolinetant

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of fezolinetant by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Contraindicated. Fezolinetant AUC and peak plasma concentration are increased if coadministered with drugs that are weak, moderate, or strong CYP1A2 inhibitors

            • lomitapide

              clotrimazole increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increases lomitapide levels several folds.

            Serious - Use Alternative (10)

            • axitinib

              clotrimazole increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor closely and reduce dose if necessary .

            • bosutinib

              clotrimazole increases levels of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eliglustat

              clotrimazole increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors are not recommended with eliglustat poor or intermediate metabolizers; reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive metabolizers .

            • entrectinib

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with entrectinib, a CYP3A4 substrate. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce dose to 200 mg/day for patients aged 12 y or older with BSA >1.50m2. Resume previous entrectinib dose after discontinuing moderate CYP3A inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives.

            • everolimus

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of everolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

            • infigratinib

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lurbinectedin

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • midazolam intranasal

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal causes higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

            • mobocertinib

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose by ~50% (eg, 160 to 80 mg); closely monitor QTc interval.

            • pacritinib

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            Monitor Closely (88)

            • amikacin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of amikacin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amitriptyline

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atogepant

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of atogepant by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended dosage of atogepant (an OATP1B1 substrate) with concomitant use of OATP inhibitors is 10 mg or 30 mg qDay.

            • atorvastatin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of atorvastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              clotrimazole increases toxicity of atorvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • avanafil

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce avanafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to avanafil; increased levels may result in increased associated adverse events; the maximum recommended dose of STENDRA is 50 mg, not to exceed once every 24 hours for patients taking concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors

            • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • budesonide

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of budesonide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cannabidiol

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

            • chlorpropamide

              clotrimazole increases levels of chlorpropamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of cortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclosporine

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of cyclosporine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deflazacort

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexamethasone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of dexamethasone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • digoxin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of digoxin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • docetaxel

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erlotinib

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of erlotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estradiol

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estrogens conjugated synthetic

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estropipate

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • finerenone

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.

            • fludrocortisone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of fludrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluvastatin

              clotrimazole increases toxicity of fluvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • gentamicin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of gentamicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution when coadministering glecaprevir/pibrentasvir with OATP1B1/OATP1B3 inhibitors

            • glimepiride

              clotrimazole increases levels of glimepiride by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glipizide

              clotrimazole increases levels of glipizide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glyburide

              clotrimazole increases levels of glyburide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydrocortisone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibrutinib

              clotrimazole increases levels of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce ibrutinib dose to 280 mg qDay (B-cell malignancies) or 420 mg qDay (graft versus host disease). After CYP3A inhibitor discontinuation, resume previous dose of ibrutinib.

            • ifosfamide

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of a CYP3A4 inhibitor may decrease metabolism of ifosfamide, potentially reducing ifosfamide therapeutic effects.

            • imatinib

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of imatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indinavir

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of indinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • irinotecan

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • irinotecan liposomal

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ivermectin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of ivermectin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ivosidenib

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase ivosidenib plasma concentrations, thus increasing the risk of QTc prolongation. Monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • lapatinib

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of lapatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • letermovir

              clotrimazole increases levels of letermovir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadminstration of letermovir, an OATP1B1/3 substrate, with OATP1B1/3 inhibitors may increase letermovir plasma concentrations.

            • levamlodipine

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with moderate and strong CYP3A inhibitors results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. Monitor for symptoms of hypotension and edema when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A inhibitors to determine the need for dose adjustment.

            • loperamide

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of loperamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lovastatin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of lovastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • maraviroc

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of maraviroc by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mavacamten

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of weak CYP2C19 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.

            • mefloquine

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mestranol

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methylprednisolone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of methylprednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • momelotinib

              clotrimazole increases toxicity of momelotinib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1/B3 inhibitor increases momelotinib (OATP1B1/B3 subtrate) plasma concentrations, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions with momelotinib.

            • nelfinavir

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of nelfinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • neomycin PO

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of neomycin PO by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nilotinib

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of nilotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oliceridine

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.

            • paclitaxel

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paclitaxel protein bound

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paliperidone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of paliperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paromomycin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of paromomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pitavastatin

              clotrimazole increases toxicity of pitavastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • posaconazole

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of posaconazole by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pravastatin

              clotrimazole increases toxicity of pravastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • prednisolone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of prednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prednisone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of prednisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifampin

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of rifampin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use with cotrimoxazole increase concentration of rifampin which may increase risk of toxicity; monitor for adverse reactions during coadministration

            • risperidone

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of risperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ritonavir

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of ritonavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rosuvastatin

              clotrimazole increases toxicity of rosuvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • ruxolitinib

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ruxolitinib topical

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • saquinavir

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • silodosin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of silodosin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • simvastatin

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of simvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy

            • sirolimus

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of sirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sparsentan

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of sparsentan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment needed. Monitor blood pressure, serum potassium, edema, and kidney function regularly if sparsentan is coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • streptomycin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of streptomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tacrolimus

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of tacrolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tadalafil

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce tadalafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to tadalafil; increased levels may result in increased associated adverse events.

            • tinidazole

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tobramycin

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of tobramycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolazamide

              clotrimazole increases levels of tolazamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolbutamide

              clotrimazole increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolvaptan

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of tolvaptan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trabectedin

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vinblastine

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vincristine

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of vincristine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vincristine liposomal

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voclosporin

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce voclosporin daily dosage to 15.8 mg PO in AM and 7.9 mg PO in PM.

            • zanubrutinib

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) to 80 mg PO BID to when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Interrupt dose as recommended for adverse reactions. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib.

            Minor (23)

            • alvimopan

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of alvimopan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amikacin

              clotrimazole decreases levels of amikacin by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • armodafinil

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of armodafinil by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butalbital

              butalbital decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • caffeine

              clotrimazole increases levels of caffeine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chlordiazepoxide

              clotrimazole increases levels of chlordiazepoxide by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclosporine

              clotrimazole increases levels of cyclosporine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • estradiol vaginal

              clotrimazole will increase the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fexofenadine

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of fexofenadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • gentamicin

              clotrimazole decreases levels of gentamicin by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • loratadine

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of loratadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • mestranol

              clotrimazole decreases effects of mestranol by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May also cause menstrual irregularities.

            • neomycin PO

              clotrimazole decreases levels of neomycin PO by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • paromomycin

              clotrimazole decreases levels of paromomycin by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • primidone

              primidone decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • streptomycin

              clotrimazole decreases levels of streptomycin by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tacrolimus

              clotrimazole increases levels of tacrolimus by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tobramycin

              clotrimazole decreases levels of tobramycin by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10%

            Abnl LFTs

            1-10%

            Nausea/vomiting (troches)

            Mild burning, irritation, stinging to skin or vaginal area (vaginal tabs/cream)

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            Warnings

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity

            Cautions

            Abnormal LFTs reported, including abnormal aspartate aminotransferase reported; monitor LFTs periodically, especially in patients with hepatic impairment

            Use caution; abnormal LFTs reported; elevation usually minimal; monitor LFTs periodically

            Not for treatment of systemic fungal infections

            For maximum efficacy, must dissolve dosage form in mouth

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy category: C

            Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Alters Candida cell membrane permeability; binds to phospholipids in fungal cell membrane, which alters cell wall permeability and results in the loss of intracellular elements; fungistatic and fungicidal

            Absorption

            Peak plasma time

            • Oral: Salivary levels occur within 3 hr following 30 min of dissolution time
            • Vaginal cream: High vaginal levels, 8-24 hr
            • Vaginal tablet: High vaginal levels, 1-2 d

            Elimination

            Excretion: Feces (as metabolites)

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            3-Day Vaginal vaginal
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            10 mg tablet
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            10 mg tablet
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            clotrimazole topical
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            1 % solution
            Clotrimazole-3 vaginal
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            2 % cream
            Lotrimin AF (clotrimazole) topical
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            1 % cream
            Lotrimin AF (clotrimazole) topical
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            1 % cream
            Athlete's Foot (clotrimazole) topical
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            1 % cream
            Fungi Cure topical
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            1 % liquid
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            1 % cream

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            clotrimazole mucous membrane

            CLOTRIMAZOLE LOZENGE - MUCOUS MEMBRANE (ORAL)

            (kloe-TRIM-a-zole)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mycelex

            USES: Clotrimazole lozenge is only approved for the treatment of fungal infections of the mouth or throat. It may also be used to prevent these infections in patients receiving treatments that may weaken the body's immune system (such as chemotherapy). Clotrimazole is known as an azole antifungal agent. It works by stopping the growth of fungus.

            HOW TO USE: Use this medication orally by placing it in your mouth and allowing it to slowly dissolve over 15 to 30 minutes. Do not chew or swallow the lozenge whole. Do not eat or drink while this medication is in your mouth. If your child cannot safely use this tablet, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.If you are using this medication to treat an oral fungal infection, use it as directed by your doctor, usually five times daily. If you have trouble swallowing or have pain while swallowing, consult your doctor. Other medications may be needed.Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow fungus to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.If you are using this medication to prevent an oral fungal infection, use it as directed by your doctor, usually three times daily. Continue to use it until the full number of days prescribed.Antifungals work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, mild itching, or an unpleasant sensation in the mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking clotrimazole lozenges, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to clotrimazole; or to other azole antifungal drugs (such as ketoconazole); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor tells you to.Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function) may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised August 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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