<unk>  is an antifungal medication used for a number of fungal infections. This includes candidiasis, blastomycosis, coccidiodomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, dermatophytosis, and pityriasis versicolor. It is also used to prevent candidiasis in those who are at high risk such as following organ transplantation, low birth weight babies, and those with low blood neutrophil counts. It is given either by mouth or by injection into a vein. Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and increased liver enzymes. Serious side effects may include liver problems, QT prolongation, and seizures. During pregnancy it may increase the risk of miscarriage while large doses may cause birth defects.<unk>  is in the azole antifungal family of medication. It is believed to work by affecting the fungal cellular membrane.<unk>  was patented in 1981 and came into commercial use in 1988. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.<unk>  is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 133rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 5million prescriptions.
Fluconazole
Itraconazole
Miconazole
Terbinafine
Posaconazole
Micafungin
Sertaconazole
Fosravuconazole