When any inflammatory disease of the genital organs occurs in women, there is a possibility of a negative impact on the entire reproductive system. Often, pathology is the cause of infection of the newborn or fetus. With irrational, most often self-administration of drugs, local immunity is suppressed, the balance of the vaginal microflora is disturbed, colonies of pathogenic microbes progress and develop.
All this leads to bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis (thrush) in women. Treatment (drugs should be prescribed only by a specialist) can sometimes be delayed for a very long time. Among the concomitant infectious lesions, the most common diseases are caused by pathogens such as chlamydia, trichomonas, gardnerella and others.
Drugs against thrush
All remedies for candidiasis are divided into medicines for oral and topical use. Which drug for thrush is best for a woman is determined by a specialist after a diagnosis. The tolerance of the patient is also taken into account. Today, antifungal agents are available in the formvaginal tablets, creams, ointments, suppositories, capsules for oral administration (have a systemic effect), combined drugs (contain several active ingredients).
The effect that any drug from thrush has is primarily aimed at restoring normal vaginal microflora, eliminating subjective symptoms (irritation, itching, and others), and neutralizing pathogens. Among the most popular medicines, polyene drugs should be noted. These include such means as Levorin, Nystatin, Natamycin. For the treatment of candidiasis, medicines of the triazole group are used. It includes such a drug for thrush as "Fluconazal". Among other medicines, the medicines "Betadine", "Ornidazole" should be mentioned.
Ointments, suppositories, creams
The main advantage of these dosage forms is their speed. Today, medicines are produced that can get rid of candidiasis in a day. Previously, the treatment of the disease lasted from three to six days. However, any drug for thrush has disadvantages. So, for example, suppositories are prescribed, as a rule, in two courses.
In addition, many drugs, being absorbed through the mucous membrane and penetrating into the systemic circulation, have an adverse effect on the liver. However, this negative effect is less pronounced than when taking medications orally.
Thrush in men
Not only women get candidiasis. Menare also susceptible to this pathology. With candidal balanoposthitis, the head of the penis and the foreskin are affected. As a rule, the use of topical medications is sufficient for treatment. A cream containing clotrimazole is usually prescribed.
Additional information
During therapy, experts recommend abstaining from sex. When applying drugs topically after applying or treating the vagina, women should be in a prone position for at least half an hour. During this period, the medication will be absorbed into the mucosa. It is advisable to use drugs at night.
