Miconazole Pharmacology

Miconazole

About Miconazole
An imidazole derivative, Broad spectrum Antifungal.
Mechanism of Action of Miconazole
Miconazole is fungicidal or fungistatic depending on the drug concentrations. I t inhibits the conversion of Lanosterol to 14 demethyl Lanosterol by inhibiting the cytochromeP450 enzyme 14 alpha demethylase and impair ergosterol synthesis
Pharmacokinets of Miconazole
Absorption: Oral absorption of Miconazole is poor. Distribution: It is distributed in the body in protein bound form Metabolism: It undergoes metabolism in the liver. Excretion: It is excreted in urine and faeces.
Onset of Action for Miconazole
N/A
Duration of Action for Miconazole
N/A
Half Life of Miconazole
1 day
Side Effects of Miconazole
1.Vulvovaginal burning
2.Burning
3.Irritation
4.Pruritis
5.Maceration
6.Dermatitis
Contra-indications of Miconazole
1.Hypersensitivity to Miconazole and other Azole antifungals
Special Precautions while taking Miconazole
1.Hepatic dysfunction
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES: contraindicated
Indications for Miconazole
1.Tinea versicolor
2.Vulvovaginal candidiasis
3.Tinea pedis
4.Tinea corporis
5.Tinea cruris
6.Otomycosis
7.Onychomycosis
8.Oral candidiasis
9.Intestinal candidiasis
10.Diaper dermatitis
Interactions for Miconazole
Benzoyl peroxide: Antibacterial synergism.
Typical Dosage for Miconazole
Adult: Topical use:
Cutaneous infections: Apply the cream twice daily on the affected part for about 1 month
Tinea versicolor: Apply the cream once daily on the affected part
Vaginal use: Insert 300 mg suppository at bed time for 3 days or Insert 100 mg suppository at bed time for 7 days

CHILDREN:
Topical use:
Cutaneous infections: Apply the cream twice daily on the affected part for about 1 month
Tinea vericolor: Apply the cream once daily on the affected part

Schedule of Miconazole
H
Storage Requirements for Miconazole
The drug should be stored at 15 - 30 degree C.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Miconazole
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Miconazole
Give supportive measures and treatment.

Home Delivery for Miconazole in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for miconazole and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for miconazole may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take miconazole only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for miconazole before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for miconazole with the pharmacy.

Miconazole is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for miconazole might be better known than miconazole itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have miconazole in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for miconazole.