Irunin is an antifungal agent. This is a broad-spectrum preparation, which is a derivative of triazole. The principle of Irunin (as well as most of its analogues), is based on inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol in the cell membranes of pathogens. The drug works quite effectively, but unfortunately, for various reasons, not everyone can take it.
What are the reasons for the analogue of Irunin?
The drug is active against various types of fungi: dermatophytes, yeast, molds. Irunin has a high bioavailability. The drug quickly accumulates in the body, and accordingly, and the action begins quickly.
Assign Irunin in the form of capsules and vaginal tablets with such problems as:
- fungal keratitis;
- dermatomycosis ;
- onychomycosis;
- pityriasis lichen ;
- histoplasmosis;
- sporotrichosis;
- systemic mycosis;
- blastomycosis;
- cryptococcosis;
- vulvovaginal candidiasis;
- systemic aspergillosis;
- Candidomycosis;
- paracoccidiomycosis;
- candidiasis.
But, like any ointment or tablets, Irunin has contraindications to the application:
- A medication should not be treated for those patients who suffer from individual intolerance to the components of the composition.
- It is very undesirable to take pills for pregnant women. Irunin appoints future mothers only in exceptional cases, when the expected benefits will certainly justify the risk.
- It is not recommended to drink tablets with Terfenadine, Lovastine, Pimozil, Simvastin.
What can replace Irunin?
Similar to the principle of the action of medications a lot. The list of main analogues includes:
- Orugnal;
- Itraconazole;
- Canditral;
- Itramikol;
- Orunite;
- Rumikoz;
- Tecnazol;
- Orungamine;
- Miconiol.
Buying drugs, you need to consider that most of the analogues of Irunin are not cheap.