Antifungal drug not used in the treatment of imtestinal candidiasis______________?
Correct answer: D. Clotrimazole
- A. Amphotericin
- B. Nystatin
- C. Ketoconazole
- D. Clotrimazole
Explanation
Clotrimazole is mainly used topically or as an oral troche for mucosal candidiasis and is not a standard treatment for intestinal candidiasis. Nystatin and oral amphotericin have local gastrointestinal activity, while ketoconazole has been used for some Candida infections.
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