CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL vs FLUCONAZOLE

I was recently hospitalized for severe diarrhea that developed after taking antibiotics. I had a bad itchy, red rash on my scrotum and anus that was diagnosed as erysipelas, and I was Rx'd clindamycin. I got pretty bad diarrhea, so they switched me to doxycycline. The rash improved but didn't go awa

Age 29 Sex male Height 181cm Weight 94kg Race caucasian Duration of complaint 3 weeks Location Any existing relevant medical issues Current medications Include a photo if relevant History: about a month or two ago, i noticed some spots on my chest i initially assumed were acne. They eventually sprea

Age: 21 Sex: female Weight: 120 lbs Height: 5 foot Race: white Primary complaint: bad itching in my left eye (sometimes in my right) Duration: 1 week Current medications: topical clotrimazole for fungal infection Smoking/ drinking: I dont do either Background: from the time i wake up to the time I g

I am a 32 year old white female, 163 cm tall, weighing 69 kg. Prior health history: Asthma, Gastritis, Oesophagitis, PCOS, Endometriosis Medications: Flixotide, Ventolin, Omeprazole, Famotidine, Cerazette, Cetirizine, Cefaclor. Yet to start: Verapamil, Terbinafine (again). Well I don’t even kno

23M , weight= 71 kg , Height= 5ft 11" Non Smooker, non drinker. I have an ulcer in my rectum so antibiotics are not for me I have paronychia on both of my toe nails for almost 12 months, I have used various topical medicines like clotrimazole, Mupirocin 2% they do relieve some pain but paronychia is

Background: I am 38 year old male, uncircumcised, in good health, good fitness, with impeccable hygiene. No other health issues, take no medications, no known allergies. Live in the US. About 18months ago I had some minor foreskin irritation. As the proud owner of any uncircumcised penis will attes

Throwaway for obvious reasons. I am a 40 year old male, 6’1”, 260lbs, non-smoker, no other current medical issues, no medications besides what’s described below regarding this particular problem. No recent changes in diet, environment, household, career, or habits. I have excellent hygiene and wash

Original Post: [July 17](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskDocs/comments/4tb6yl/wound_on_back_of_hand_wont_heal_pics_w_dates/) Age: 23 Sex: M Height: 5'5" Weight: 150 lbs Race: Southeast Asian Duration of complaint: 2-3 months and continuing Location (Geographic and on body): back of right hand Any exist

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Hi can someone give some recommendation about this interaction. I am talking about fluconazole the single 150 mg dose with the statins that metabolized by CYP450 ( SImvastatin and Atorvastatin) is this a major interaction? and what would you tell your patient to do if they are taking them together?

Thought it might be interesting to see what common mistakes my fellow pharmacists have encountered. Maybe we can learn from eachother and help eachother catch little problems that might otherwise slip through the cracks? Two examples that readily come to my mind are Macrobid-Macrodantin conf

Patient in amiodarone 400mg daily for rate control with positive blood culture for candida susceptible to fluconazole. ID recommended fluconazole. Colleague recommended dose decrease amiodarone to 200mg due to the drug interaction (increased amiodarone exposure) with ekg monitoring for qtc prolongat

I am a fairly new pharmacist (graduated 2022) so I don't know proper etiquette or whatever it may be for reporting nurse practitioners, physician assistances, or facilities.. Background: I have been working at a community pharmacy located in Virginia for a little over a year now. My pharmacy team an