Oravig

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  • Fungal infections

Oravig Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Miconazole 50mg; buccal tablet.

Pharmacological Class

Azole antifungal.

How Supplied

Buccal tabs—14

Oravig Indications

Indications

Local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis.

Oravig Dosage and Administration

Adult

Do not crush, chew, or swallow. Alternate application site. Apply to upper gum region, hold in place for 30 seconds to ensure adhesion. ≥16yrs: 50mg once daily in the AM for 14 consecutive days.

Children

<16yrs: not established.

Oravig Contraindications

Contraindications

Allergy to milk protein concentrate.

Oravig Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Oravig Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

History of hypersensitivity to azoles; monitor and discontinue if allergic reactions develop. Hepatic Impairment. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Oravig Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Oravig Interactions

Interactions

May potentiate anticoagulant effects with warfarin (monitor PT, INR, evidence of bleeding). Caution with drugs metabolized by CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 (eg, oral hypoglycemics, phenytoin, ergot alkaloids).

Oravig Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, headache, nausea, dysgeusia, upper abdominal pain, vomiting, possible allergic reactions.

Oravig Clinical Trials

See Literature

Oravig Note

Not Applicable

Oravig Patient Counseling

See Literature