Oteseconazole

Generic name: Oteseconazole
Brand names: Vivjoa
Dosage form: oral capsule (150 mg)
Drug class: Azole antifungals

Usage of Oteseconazole

Oteseconazole is used to reduce the risk of vaginal yeast infections that keep coming back.

Oteseconazole should only be taken by women who are not pregnant and who are not able to get pregnant.

Oteseconazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Oteseconazole side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of oteseconazole may include:

headache; or

nausea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Oteseconazole

You should not use oteseconazole if you are allergic to it, or if you:

are able to get pregnant;

are pregnant or plan to get pregnant; or

are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

liver or kidney disease.

May harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or plan to get pregnant.

Do not breastfeed while using oteseconazole.

Not approved for use in females who have not had their first menstrual period.

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How to use Oteseconazole

Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis:

There are 2 recommended dosage regimens, and only one should be used:Oteseconazole-Only Dosage Regimen:-Day 1: 600 mg orally as a single dose-Day 2: 450 mg orally as a single dose-Beginning on Day 14: 150 mg orally once a week (every 7 days) for 11 weeks (weeks 2 through 12)-Duration of therapy: 12 weeksOteseconazole and Fluconazole Dosage Regimen:-Day 1, Day 4 and Day 7: Administer Fluconazole orally (should be prescribed separately)-Day 14 to 20: Administer Oteseconazole 150 mg orally once a day for 7 days-Beginning of Day 28: Administer Oteseconazole 150 mg once a week (every 7 days) for 11 weeks (weeks 4 to 14)-Duration of therapy: 14 weeksUse: Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (RVVC) in females with a history of RVVC who are NOT of reproductive potential

Warnings

Do not use if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant, or breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

What other drugs will affect Oteseconazole

Other drugs may affect oteseconazole, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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