Miconazole
Administration
- Type: Atypical antidepressant
- Dosage Forms:
- Routes of Administration: oral
- Common Trade Names: Remeron
Adult Dosing
- 15-45mg PO nightly
Indications by Disease
| Disease | Dose | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Candida vulvovaginitis | 2% cream applied vaginally for 7 days OR 4% cream x 3 days | Intravaginal therapy |
| Candidiasis | 2% cream applied topically BID x 2 weeks | Cutaneous candidiasis |
| Tinea corporis | 2% cream applied topically BID x 4 weeks | Mild disease |
| Tinea cruris | 2% cream applied topically BID x 2 weeks | Topical antifungal |
| Tinea pedis | 2% cream applied topically BID x 4 weeks | Topical antifungal |
Pediatric Dosing
Safety/efficacy not established
Indications by Disease
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: C
- Lactation risk: Infant risk cannot be ruled out
- Renal dosing, CrCl <40: increase dose slowly
- Hepatic impairment: increase dose slowly
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
- MAOI use concomitantly or within past 14 days
Adverse Reactions
Serious
- Agranulocytosis, neutropenia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, serotonin syndrome
- Seizure, status epilepticus
- Exacerbation of depression, suicidality
- Cirrhosis
Common
- Increased appetite, weight gain, elevated triglycerides, constipation, xerostomia
- Dizziness, somnolence, disturbance in thinking
Pharmacology
- Half-life: 26-37h
- Metabolism: Hepatic, CYP2D6, CYP1A2, and CYP3A4
- Excretion: Mostly renal
Mechanism of Action
- Exact mechanism of action unknown. Potent serotonin 5HT2 and 5HT3 antagonist, moderate muscarinic antagonist. Side effects due to antihistaminergic and α-1 antagonist properties