Clotrimazole (clotrimazole)
Vaginal Antifungal Agents Vaginal Cream With Applicator
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
USES: This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Clotrimazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal.
It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection. The vaginal product comes in 2 forms (a vaginal cream or tablet). Some products come with a skin cream to be applied to the area around the outside of the vagina.
Ask your doctor before using this medication for self-treatment if this is your first vaginal infection. This medication only works for vaginal fungal infections. You may have a different type of infection (such as bacterial vaginosis) and may need a different medication.
If you have fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, stomach/abdominal pain, or a bad-smelling vaginal discharge, do not use this medication. Contact your doctor right away because these may be signs of a more serious infection.
Generic name: clotrimazole
Pronunciation: (kloe-TRIM-a-zole)
Drug class: Vaginal Antifungal Agents
Therapeutic class: Vaginal Products
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Clotrimazole:
- Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Also known as: Vaginal Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidosis, Vulvovaginal Moniliasis.
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Drug interactions
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There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Bronchospastic pulmonary disease
- Dyspnea
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Urticaria
Less Frequent
- Dysmenorrhea
- Fever
- Genital organ pruritus
- Vaginal discharge
Rare or Very Rare
- Acute abdominal pain
- Chills
- Contact dermatitis
- Cystitis
- Dizziness
- Facial edema
- Flu-like symptoms
- General weakness
- Headache disorder
- Nausea
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin rash
- Vaginal burning
- Vaginal irritation
- Vaginitis
- Vulvovaginal pain
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vulvovaginal candidiasis | ||
| B37.3 | ICD10CM | Candidiasis of vulva and vagina |
| B37.31 | ICD10CM | Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina |
| B37.32 | ICD10CM | Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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