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Afderm MN Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Afderm MN Cream also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Afderm MN Cream depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Afderm MN Cream can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Afderm MN Cream are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Afderm MN Cream's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Afderm MN Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Afderm MN Cream can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Afderm MN Cream in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Afderm MN Cream have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Afderm MN Cream have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Afderm MN Cream is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Afderm MN Cream is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Afderm MN Cream safe for pregnant women?
Afderm may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Afderm again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Afderm MN Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Afderm may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Afderm MN Cream on the Kidneys?
Afderm may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Afderm MN Cream on the Liver?
Afderm may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Afderm MN Cream on the Heart?
Afderm may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Afderm MN Cream should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Afderm MN Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afderm MN Cream habit forming or addictive?
Afderm MN Cream is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Afderm MN Cream you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Afderm MN Cream only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Afderm MN Cream cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Afderm MN Cream
Taking Afderm MN Cream with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afderm MN Cream
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Afderm MN Cream as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Afderm can sometimes affect the liver by increasing the secretion of liver enzymes which can damage the liver cells. Rare cases of serious hepatotoxicity (liver damage), including liver failure and death have been reported.
No, Afderm does not cause drowsiness (sleepiness). Please Inform your doctor if you are feeling sleepy and lethargic (lack of energy) after taking this Afderm.
Afderm can be taken orally and applied topically. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection.
Afderm is a brand name of Itraconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungals. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, and creams. It is used to treat fungal infections.
No, Afderm capsule should not be opened, crushed, chewed, or broken. Capsules do not produce the desired effects and may produce adverse effects when opened or crushed. So it is better to swallow the whole capsule.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sporanox ® (itraconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 794-795