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Oxiconazole
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Contraindications
Warnings/Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics
Usual Dosage
Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Patient Information
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(oks i KON a zole)

U.S. Brand Names
Oxistat® Topical

Generic Available

No


Synonyms
Oxiconazole Nitrate

Pharmacological Index

Antifungal Agent, Topical


Use

Treatment of tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm)


Pregnancy Risk Factor

B


Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to this agent; not for ophthalmic use


Warnings/Precautions

May cause irritation during therapy; if a sensitivity to oxiconazole occurs, therapy should be discontinued; avoid contact with eyes or vagina


Adverse Reactions

1% to 10%:

Local: Transient burning, local irritation, stinging, dryness


Drug Interactions

CYP3A3/4 enzyme inhibitor


Mechanism of Action

The cytoplasmic membrane integrity of fungi is destroyed by oxiconazole which exerts a fungicidal activity through inhibition of ergosterol synthesis. Effective for treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis. Active against Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton violaceum, Microsporum canis, Microsporum audouini, Microsporum gypseum, Epidermophyton floccosum, Candida albicans, and Malassezia furfur.


Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics

Absorption: In each layer of the dermis; very little is absorbed systemically after one topical dose

Distribution: To each layer of the dermis; excreted in breast milk

Elimination: <0.3% excreted in urine


Usual Dosage

Children and Adults: Topical: Apply once to twice daily to affected areas for 2 weeks (tinea corporis/tinea cruris) to 1 month (tinea pedis)


Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

None noted


Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

None noted


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

External use only; discontinue if sensitivity or chemical irritation occurs, contact physician if condition fails to improve in 3-4 days


Nursing Implications

External use only; discontinue if sensitivity or chemical irritation occurs, contact physician if condition fails to improve in 3-4 days


Dosage Forms

Cream, as nitrate: 1% (15 g, 30 g, 60 g)

Lotion, as nitrate: 1% (30 mL)


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