Teraconazole Pharmacology

Teraconazole

About Teraconazole
Antifungal, In Vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Mechanism of Action of Teraconazole
Terconazole is fungicidal or fungistatic depending on the drug concentrations. It inhibits the conversion of Lanosterol to 14 demethyl Lanosterol by inhibiting the cytochromeP450 enzyme 14 alpha demethylase and impair ergosterol synthesis which is an essential constituent of cell membrane. Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis will alter the membrane permeability of the susceptible fungus and kill or inhibit them.
Pharmacokinets of Teraconazole
Absorption: About 5 - 16% is absorbed.
Distribution: It is distributed locally.
Onset of Action for Teraconazole
N/A
Duration of Action for Teraconazole
N/A
Half Life of Teraconazole
N/A
Side Effects of Teraconazole
1. Irritation
2. Pruritis
3. Burning
4. Photosensitivity
5. Headache
6. Body ache
7. Skin rash
Contra-indications of Teraconazole
1. Hypersensitivity to Terconazole
Special Precautions while taking Teraconazole
1. Avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth
2. Do not wear occlusive dress over the medicament
3. Discontinue the use of medicaments if sensitization occurs
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
NEONATES: Contraindicated
Indications for Teraconazole
1. Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Interactions for Teraconazole
N/A
Typical Dosage for Teraconazole
Topical:
Clean and dry the affected area and apply the medicament with the help of an applicator at bed time for 7 consecutive days
Vaginal candidiasis: Insert 1 applicator full (vaginal cream 0.4%) intravaginally at night for 1 weeks or 1 applicator full (vaginal cream 0.8%) intravaginally at night for 3 consecutive days.
Vaginal tablets (suppositories): Insert 80mg tablet intravaginally at bed time for 3 consecutive days
Schedule of Teraconazole
N/A
Storage Requirements for Teraconazole
Store at room temperature (15 - 25 degree C). Protect from heat and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Teraconazole
Apply 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 Teraconazole
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Teraconazole 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 teraconazole and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for teraconazole 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 teraconazole 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 teraconazole before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for teraconazole with the pharmacy.

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