Fungal Infections
Antifungal medications used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, and body.
What are Fungal Infections?
Fungal infections are caused by fungi, which are primitive organisms. Common examples of fungi include mushrooms, mold, and mildew. Fungi can be found in various places such as air, soil, plants, and water, and some even live in the human body. While many types of fungi are harmless, some can lead to infections.
Causes and Risk Factors
Fungal infections can start in the lungs or on the skin, often due to inhaling tiny spores that fungi reproduce through. You may be more likely to get a fungal infection if you have a weakened immune system or if you have taken antibiotics.
Treatment Options
Fungal infections can be challenging to treat. For skin and nail infections, medicines can be applied directly to the affected area. For more serious infections, oral antifungal medicines are available.
When to See a Doctor
If you suspect you have a fungal infection, especially if you have a weakened immune system or if the infection does not improve, it is important to see a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.
Medications used to treat Fungal Infections
Several classes of medication treat fungal infections. Which is right depends on your health — that is a decision for you and your provider. Compare prices and coupons on any of them:
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Frequently asked questions
What are some examples of fungal infections?
Examples of fungal infections include athlete's foot and yeast infections.
Where do fungi live?
Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants, and in water. Some fungi also live in the human body.
How do fungal infections start?
Fungal infections often start when tiny spores in the air are inhaled or land on the skin.
Why are fungal infections difficult to treat?
Fungi can be difficult to kill, which makes treating infections challenging.
What increases the risk of getting a fungal infection?
Having a weakened immune system or taking antibiotics can increase the risk of getting a fungal infection.
Compare prices for fungal infections medications
52 medications — select one to compare prices and coupons.
- Amphotericin B
- Atovaquone
- Atovaquone Proguanil Hcl
- Butenafine Hcl
- Caspofungin Acetate
- Chlorhexidine Diacetate
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Ciclopirox
- Ciclopirox Olamine
- Ciclopirox Treatment
- Clindamycin Hcl
- Clindamycin Palmitate Hcl
- Clindamycin Phos Benzoyl Perox
- Clindamycin Phosphate
- Clindamycin Phosphate In D5w
- Clindamycin Phosphate In Nacl
- Clindamycin Tretinoin
- Clioquinol
- Clotrimazole
- Clotrimazole Betamethasone
- Econazole Nitrate
- Fluconazole
- Flucytosine
- Gentian Violet
- Griseofulvin Micronized
- Griseofulvin Microsize
- Griseofulvin Ultramicrosize
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Luliconazole
- Miconazole
- Miconazole 3
- Miconazole 7
- Miconazole Nitrate
- Naftifine Hcl
- Nystatin
- Nystatin Triamcinolone
- Oxiconazole Nitrate
- Pentamidine Isethionate
- Posaconazole
- Potassium Iodide
- Povidone Iodine
- Selenium Sulfide
- Sodium Thiosulfate
- Sulfamethoxazole
- Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim
- Tavaborole
- Terbinafine Hcl
- Terconazole
- Tolnaftate
- Trimethoprim
- Voriconazole
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Condition information adapted from MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Medication list sourced from RxClass (MED-RT, U.S. National Library of Medicine). Inclusion does not imply a medication is right for you.
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