afitra-l cream - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is afitra-l cream used for?
Azole 1% Cream (Luliconazole) is used to treat DERMA. It contains Luliconazole (1% w/w), which Inhibits fungal cytochrome P450 14ฮฑ-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Luliconazole
- Manufacturer: Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ afitra-l cream Uses & Benefits
Tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, candidiasis, pityriasis versicolor
Off-label uses: Onychomycosis, Seborrheic dermatitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Luliconazole |
| Brand Name | Azole 1% Cream |
| Manufacturer | Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Topical |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from freezing |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits fungal cytochrome P450 14ฮฑ-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take afitra-l cream
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of afitra-l cream
โ Common Side Effects
- Application site irritation
- Pruritus
- Burning
- Erythema
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Contact dermatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blistering
- Edema
- Urticaria
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| CYP3A4 substrates | Major | Potential for increased systemic levels of co-administered drugs |
| CYP2C9 substrates | Major | Potential for increased systemic levels of co-administered drugs |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- CYP3A4 substrates
- CYP2C9 substrates
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Anticoagulants
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- H2 antagonists
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to luliconazole or any excipients
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Clinical improvement; signs of irritation or hypersensitivity
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; unknown if excreted in milk
๐ Overdose Management
Not expected with topical use; if ingested, symptomatic treatment
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for afitra-l cream
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.