MonaRae
Well-Known Member
Not to scare anyone but I thought it best to look up this drug b/4 trying. I must admit I jumped on the bandwagon and bought some today but I thought it best to know exactly what I was getting into.
If it is working for you, great but let just be a little more careful about what we put on our heads. I want waistlength hair; I'm just not ready to do anything to get it.
The info below is not all bad just informative.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CDG/content/CDG_miconazole_nitrate.asp
miconazole nitrate
Trade Name(s):
Monistat
Type of Drug:
Miconazole nitrate is an antifungal drug.
How Drug Works:
Miconazole nitrate prevents fungi from reproducing and kills the organisms at higher doses.
How Drug Is Given:
Miconazole nitrate is given in a number of ways. Given as an injection in the vein over 30 to 60 minutes, the dose and length of treatment depend on the infection being treated. Miconazole nitrate is also given as a vaginal suppository or as a cream or powder applied to the skin. Keep the medicine in a tightly closed container away from heat and moisture and out of the reach of children and pets.
How Should I Take This Drug?
Take this drug exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand the instructions, ask your doctor or nurse to explain them to you.
Read the following information. If you do not understand it or if any of it causes you special concern, check with your doctor.
Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins and herbals.
Should I avoid any other medications, foods, alcohol, and/or activities?
Your prescription and nonprescription medications may interact with other drugs, causing a harmful effect. Certain foods or alcohol can also interact with drug products. Never begin taking a new medication, prescription or nonprescription, without asking your doctor or nurse if it will interact with alcohol, foods or other medications. Some drug products can cause drowsiness and may affect activities such as driving.
Precautions:
Tell your doctor if you are taking rifampin, isoniazid, warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine, phenytoin (Dilantin), or oral anticoagulants (Coumadin). Talk to your doctor about possible drug interactions.
All drugs used to fight microorganisms can cause allergic reactions. Stop the drug and tell your nurse or doctor right away if you develop a rash, hives, red blotches on your skin, or difficulty breathing.
When given for an infection throughout your body (systemic), the first dose is usually given in a hospital setting so you can be watched closely for any reaction.
The intravenous form of the drug is used for systemic fungal infections. The suppositories and vaginal cream are used to treat fungal infections of the vagina. Cream and powder may also be used for affected skin areas, as directed by your doctor.
Tell all the doctors, dentists, and pharmacists you visit that you are taking this drug.
More Common Side Effects:
Less Common Side Effects:
Rare Side Efects:
Side Effects/Symptoms of the Drug:
Call your doctor or nurse right away if you develop rash, fever, or chills. Your doctor needs to evaluate you.
Other side effects not listed above can also occur in some patients.
Tell your doctor or nurse if you develop any problems.
FDA Approval:
Yes
If it is working for you, great but let just be a little more careful about what we put on our heads. I want waistlength hair; I'm just not ready to do anything to get it.
The info below is not all bad just informative.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CDG/content/CDG_miconazole_nitrate.asp

Trade Name(s):
Monistat

Miconazole nitrate is an antifungal drug.

Miconazole nitrate prevents fungi from reproducing and kills the organisms at higher doses.

Miconazole nitrate is given in a number of ways. Given as an injection in the vein over 30 to 60 minutes, the dose and length of treatment depend on the infection being treated. Miconazole nitrate is also given as a vaginal suppository or as a cream or powder applied to the skin. Keep the medicine in a tightly closed container away from heat and moisture and out of the reach of children and pets.

Take this drug exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand the instructions, ask your doctor or nurse to explain them to you.



Your prescription and nonprescription medications may interact with other drugs, causing a harmful effect. Certain foods or alcohol can also interact with drug products. Never begin taking a new medication, prescription or nonprescription, without asking your doctor or nurse if it will interact with alcohol, foods or other medications. Some drug products can cause drowsiness and may affect activities such as driving.

Tell your doctor if you are taking rifampin, isoniazid, warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine, phenytoin (Dilantin), or oral anticoagulants (Coumadin). Talk to your doctor about possible drug interactions.
All drugs used to fight microorganisms can cause allergic reactions. Stop the drug and tell your nurse or doctor right away if you develop a rash, hives, red blotches on your skin, or difficulty breathing.
When given for an infection throughout your body (systemic), the first dose is usually given in a hospital setting so you can be watched closely for any reaction.
The intravenous form of the drug is used for systemic fungal infections. The suppositories and vaginal cream are used to treat fungal infections of the vagina. Cream and powder may also be used for affected skin areas, as directed by your doctor.

- Most of the following side effects probably will not occur.
- Your doctor or nurse will want to discuss specific care instructions with you.
- They can help you understand these side effects and help you deal with them.

- Pain and irritation at place of injection
- Mild nausea
- Burning in the vagina (when using suppository)

- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Bitter taste
- Flushing of face
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Headache

- Severe allergic reaction
- Decreased red blood cell count with increased risk of anemia and tiredness (fatigue)
- Rash
- Itching
- Fever
- Chills

Call your doctor or nurse right away if you develop rash, fever, or chills. Your doctor needs to evaluate you.

Tell your doctor or nurse if you develop any problems.

Yes