Yeast Infection Patient Information Fact Sheet
This patient information fact sheet provides information on the definition, causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and self-help measures for yeast infection.
Fungal Infections
Phase 3 Study of Vfend & Eraxis Combo Therapy for Invasive Aspergillosis
Pfizer announced results from its Phase 3 study comparing combination therapy of Vfend (voriconazole; Pfizer) and Eraxis (anidulafungin; Pfizer) to Vfend monotherapy for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis (IA).
SAFETY ALERT: Long-Term, High-Dose Diflucan May Cause Birth Defects in Pregnancy
The FDA is informing the public that chronic therapy with high-doses of Diflucan (fluconazole; Pfizer) may be associated with a rare and distinct set of birth defects in infants whose mothers were treated in the first trimester of pregnancy.
CDC updates Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines
The CDC has updated its treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted diseases.
Oravig available for oropharyngeal candidiasis
Strativa has made available Oravig (miconazole buccal tablets) for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) in patients ≥16 years of age.
