Question

frequently prescribed drugs - 2025 update

1. which of the following drugs could be used to treat a serious fungal infection of the fingernails?

a ○ gris - peg®
b ○ lotramin®
c ○ mycostatin®
d ○ tinactin®

Explanation:

Gris - PEG (griseofulvin) is an oral antifungal used for serious nail fungal infections. Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is mainly for topical treatment of milder fungal skin infections. Mycostatin (nystatin) is often used for oral or vaginal candidiasis. Tinactin (tolnaftate) is typically for topical treatment of athlete's foot, jock itch etc. and not usually for serious nail infections.

Answer:

A. Gris - PEG®