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Management of oropharyngeal candidiasis with localized oral miconazole therapy: efficacy, safety, and patient acceptability

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dc.creator Collins CD
dc.creator Cookinham S
dc.creator Smith J
dc.date 2011
dc.date.accessioned 2013-05-30T12:17:46Z
dc.date.available 2013-05-30T12:17:46Z
dc.date.issued 2013-05-30
dc.identifier http://www.dovepress.com/management-of-oropharyngeal-candidiasis-with-localized-oral-miconazole-a7899
dc.identifier http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=openurl&genre=article&issn=1177889X&date=2011&volume=2011&issue=default&spage=369
dc.identifier.uri http://koha.mediu.edu.my:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/5119
dc.description Curtis D Collins1, Sarah Cookinham2, Jeannina Smith21Department of Pharmacy Services, 2Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USAAbstract: Oropharyngeal candidiasis is a very common localized infection of the mucus membranes of the oropharynx that is most commonly caused by the patient's own commensal Candida albicans. It is the most common opportunistic infection affecting patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and is also quite common in patients with hematological malignancies. Effective treatment options are of high importance given the worldwide incidence of these disease states and the potential for development of oropharyngeal candidiasis in these patients. Various systemic and topical treatment options for patients with oropharyngeal candidiasis have existed for many years. Miconazole buccal tablets have recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis. Clinical trials have demonstrated noninferiority in the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis when compared with clotrimazole troches in patients with HIV and against miconazole gel in patients with head and neck cancer. Miconazole buccal tablets exhibit few drug interactions because of low systemic absorption and are generally well tolerated with a safety profile similar to comparators. The once-daily dosing schedule may improve patient adherence compared with topical alternatives; however, the cost of therapy may be a barrier for some patients and should be considered by prescribers compared with alternative treatments.Keywords: esophageal candidiasis, miconazole, antifungal agents
dc.language eng
dc.publisher Dove Press
dc.source Patient Preference and Adherence
dc.title Management of oropharyngeal candidiasis with localized oral miconazole therapy: efficacy, safety, and patient acceptability


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