Yeast Infection Treatment Plan (Terconazole)

OVERVIEW:

This treatment plan outlines the application, dosage, and potential side effects of Terconazole (Vaginal Cream) for treating yeast infections. Ensure you read this plan thoroughly, along with the manufacturer’s pamphlet accompanying the medicine for comprehensive information on interactions, side effects, and other vital details.

INSTRUCTIONS:

For treatment of a Yeast Infection, you must take:

Terconazole (Vaginal Cream) 0.4% , which you are to insert one full applicator into your vagina every night for for 7 days, will decrease the overgrowth of Candida, a yeast that normally resides in the body.

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR TREATMENT:

  • Avoid consuming alcohol for at least 72 hours after completing your treatment. Drinking alcohol while on antibiotics can increase the risk of side effects, interfere with the medication’s effectiveness, and delay recovery.
  • For your safety and the well-being of others, we strongly recommend that you refrain from all forms of sexual activity for at least seven (7) days.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

  • Terconazole

ALLERGIES:

Discontinue use and see a doctor if you’re allergic to azole antifungal medications.

CONDITIONS:

If any of the following conditions apply, stop the medication and see a doctor:

  • Pregnancy (Note: Safe during breastfeeding)
  • Central nervous system issues
  • Liver, kidney, or heart problems

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING:

Since terconazole is absorbed from the human vagina, it should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Terconazole may be used during the second and third trimester if the potential benefit outweighs the possible risks to the fetus.

It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for adverse reaction in nursing infants from terconazole, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

EMERGENCY SIDE EFFECTS:

If you experience any of the following, stop the medication and seek immediate medical attention:

  • Easy bruising/bleeding
  • Arrhythmias
  • Seizures
  • Throat swelling or difficulty swallowing
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Severe skin rash/changes
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Heart palpitations/chest pain
  • Jaundice/liver failure

OTHER SIDE EFFECTS:

If any of the following occur, stop the medication and see a doctor:

  • Lightheadedness/Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Taste alterations
  • Diarrhea
  • Brief liver function test elevations

ACCURATE INFORMATION:

We evaluate the specific health information you provide and make our recommendations based on it. If you incorrectly provide that information, we may misdiagnose or fail to diagnose conditions that you may have which could affect our recommendation for treatment.

TREATMENT FAILURE:

This treatment is not 100% effective. It may not work or may only partially resolve the condition for which you are seeking treatment. If it is an emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical help in person.

MISDIAGNOSIS AND DELAYED DIAGNOSIS:

There is also a risk that we will misdiagnose or fail to diagnose conditions that you may have which could affect our recommendation for treatment. This risk exists with a doctor in person as well but they may have additional signs and symptoms to aid their evaluation. We use an evidence-based practice and guidelines as well as clinical decision support to try to minimize these risks.

ACCEPTING OR DECLINING OUR RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend this treatment because the potential benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. You should evaluate this information as well as the manufacturer’s pamphlet, and any input from your in-person healthcare team, or other information to decide if this treatment plan is appropriate for you. You are free to decline our treatment recommendations although, doing so may prolong symptoms and be associated with negative outcomes.

OTHER TREATMENTS:

We have based our recommendation on your specific case and medical guidelines, but there may be alternative treatments or strategies that may be helpful to you. Some may be more or less effective than what we provide. Some treatments may require an in-person exam or procedure which we can’t provide.

SHARE WITH YOUR IN-PERSON HEALTHCARE TEAM:

You can access your records anytime. We strongly recommend that you update your in-person doctor, pharmacist, and the rest of your healthcare team to let them know about any new medicines you are taking or other changes in your health.