Candida infections, medically known as candidiasis, are fungal infections that can infiltrate such regions as the hair, skin, nails, mouth or throat. Medline Plus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health, says that specific symptoms of candida infections include severe itching and skin lesions on the buttocks, skin or breasts. Sometimes, candida infections can lead to skin redness or inflammation. Common anti-fungal medications can decrease these symptoms.
Fluconazole
Fluconazole, typically sold as Diflucan, refers to an antifungal medication that treats all sorts of fungal infections, including candida infections. Drugs.com says that fluconazole specifically treats fungal infections of the throat, mouth, esophagus, blood, bladder and genitals. Sometimes, it can be used to prevent fungal infections in people who have bone marrow transplants, cancer and AIDS. A few of fluconazole's non-serious side effects include dizziness, nausea, a headache, a skin rash or an unpleasant taste in the mouth. Some of fluconazole's serious side effects include a red skin rash, stomach pain, the flu, easy bleeding or bruising and seizures. It is important to notify a doctor when fluconazole's effects develop. Suffering from a heart rhythm disorder and liver or kidney disease may require a decrease in fluconazole's dose. Fluconazole is a liquid or tablet taken daily or as prescribed.
Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole, typically sold as Lotrim, Mycelex or Lotrimin, is a medication that specifically treats yeast infections of the mouth, vagina, foot, genitals or body. Medline Plus says that some of clotrimazole's serious side effects include irritation, redness, stomach pain, fever and itching. Sometimes, clotrimazole leads to burning and a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. It is important to inform a doctor immediately when clotrimazole leads to these effects. Suffering from human immunodeficiency virus and diabetes or having a history of alcohol abuse may require a decrease in clotrimazole's dose. This medication is available as a cream, lotion or tablet typically taken two to five times a day or as a physician prescribes.
Tioconazole
Tioconazole, typically sold as Monistat-1 or Vagistat-1, is another antifungal medication that specifically treats candida infecitions of the vagina. Drugs.com says that some of tioconazole's less serious side effects include itching, burning, the need to urinate and skin irritation. Some of tioconazole's serious side effects include shortness of breath and swelling of the face, lips or tongue. It is important to call 911 when tioconazole leads to these effects. Tioconazole is an ointment inserted into the vagina once.
