Infections

Blastomycosis

(Blastomyces infection)

All Medications for Blastomycosis

  • Ambisome
    (amphotericin B liposome)
    Prescription only

    Effective treatment for severe and otherwise, deadly fungal infections.

    • Available dosage forms:
    • Injection
  • Sporanox
    (itraconazole)
    Prescription only

    Sporanox (itraconazole) is effective oral medication that treats many different kinds of fungal infections. However, it has the potential to interact with a lot of other medications and has a few serious but rare side effects.

    • Available dosage forms:
    • Pill
    • Liquid
  • Nizoral
    (Ketoconazole)
    Prescription or OTC

    Nizoral (Ketoconazole) is a medication used on your skin to treat fungal infections; however, it takes several weeks for full recovery, and the directions are specific to each type of medication.

    • Available dosage forms:
    • Pill
    • Cream, gel, or ointment
    • Foam
    • Shampoo
  • Vfend
    (voriconazole)
    Prescription only

    Vfend (voriconazole) is effective at treating many different fungal infections, but it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes more sensitive to light.

    • Available dosage forms:
    • Pill
    • Liquid

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