Author Question: When Sam used clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) for athlete's foot he developed a red, itchy rash ... (Read 64 times)

deesands · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When Sam used clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) for athlete's foot he developed a red, itchy rash consistent with a hypersensitivity reaction. He now has athlete's foot again. What would be a good choice of antifungal for Sam?

1. Miconazole (Micatin) powder
2. Ketoconazole (Nizoral) cream
3. Terbinafine (Lamisil) cream
4. Griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) suspension

Question 2

When prescribing griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) to treat tinea capitis it is critical to instruct the patient or parent to:

1. Mix the griseofulvin with ice cream before administering
2. Take the griseofulvin until the tinea clears, in approximately 4 to 5 weeks
3. Shampoo with baby shampoo daily while taking the griseofulvin
4. Griseofulvin is best absorbed if ingested with a high-fat food.