Last update Aug. 11, 2024
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Terconazole is also known as
Terconazole in other languages or writings:
Terconazole belongs to this group or family:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Terconazole in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
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Oral Bioavail. | 100 | % |
Molecular weight | 533 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 94.9 | % |
T½ | 6.9 (4 - 11.3) | hours |
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It is a triazole antifungal similar to fluconazole and itraconazole used in the local treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Intravaginal administration as a cream or ovule for 3 to 7 nights.
Only a small amount (5-16%) is absorbed systemically, achieving very low plasma levels (6 ng/ml), so the amount excreted in milk is assumed to be negligible. (Hale).
In addition, its high percentage of protein binding makes it even less likely that significant amounts will pass into milk.