Isoconazole (Nitrate)
Also known as: Imidazole
Isoconazole (NIitrate) is antifungal agent and is used to treat fungal and protozoal vaginal infection.Actions and adverse effects similar to Metronidazole.
Primary Characteristics
Isoconazole (Nitrate) is also known as Imidazole.
It belongs to Imidazole.
It is classified in Antifungals pharmacological group.
Molecular Weight: 479.1 · Solubility in Water: very slightly · Solubility in Alcohol: slightly · Non-proprietary name: Isoconazole (Nitrate).
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Isoconazole (Nitrate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Mycoses, Vaginal infections.
Contraindications
Isoconazole (Nitrate) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
Isoconazole (Nitrate)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 450 % | 450 % | Every 12h | Pessaries | For 3 days. |
| 1 % | 1 % | Every 12h | Topical | For 7 days. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Not recommended in this age group | |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Not recommended in this age group | |
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Isoconazole (Nitrate) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Burning, Itching, Redness, Smarting , Tingling .
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.13.1 — Antifungals, topical
- 2.22.2 — Gynecological anti-infectives