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Clotrimazole for Small Intestine Disorders

Azole Antifungal [EPC] — ICD-10 B37

Clotrimazole is used in the treatment of small intestine disorders, based on its FDA-labeled indications. It is an azole antifungal [epc].

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How Clotrimazole is used

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clotrimazole lozenges are indicated for the local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis. The diagnoses should be confirmed by a KOH smear and/or culture prior to treatment. Clotrimazole lozenges are also indicated prophylactically to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients immunocompromised by conditions that include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation. There are no data from adequate and well-controlled trials to establish the safety and efficacy of this product for prophylactic use in patients immunocompromised by etiologies other than those listed in the previous sentence. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION .)

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Clotrimazole Lozenges are administered only as a lozenge that must be slowly dissolved in the mouth. The recommended dose is one lozenge five times a day for fourteen consecutive days. Only limited data are available on the safety and effectiveness of the clotrimazole lozenge after prolonged administration; therefore, therapy should be limited to short term use, if possible. For prophylaxis to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients immunocompromised by conditions that include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation, the recommended dose is one lozenge three times daily for the duration of chemotherapy or until steroids are reduced to maintenance levels.

Warnings

WARNING Clotrimazole lozenges are not indicated for the treatment of systemic mycoses including systemic candidiasis.

Drug interactions

Drug Interactions Synergism or antagonism between clotrimazole and nystatin, or amphotericin B, or flucytosine against strains of C. albicans has not been reported.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS Abnormal liver function tests have been reported in patients treated with clotrimazole lozenges; elevated SGOT levels were reported in about 15% of patients in the clinical trials (See PRECAUTIONS ). Nausea, vomiting, unpleasant mouth sensations and pruritus have also been reported with the use of the lozenge. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

ICD-10 codes for Small Intestine Disorders

B37

Other medications for Small Intestine Disorders

NystatinPosaconazoleVoriconazoleCaspofunginFluconazoleFlucytosineMicafunginNystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide

Frequently asked questions

Is Clotrimazole used to treat Small Intestine Disorders?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Clotrimazole is used in the treatment of small intestine disorders — azole antifungal [epc]. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Small Intestine Disorders?

Small Intestine Disorders is coded in ICD-10-CM as B37.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Clotrimazole is right for you.

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