Question

Which oral medication is recommended as an initial topical treatment for genital yeast infections?

Answer 1

Answer: fluconazole

Explanation:

The genital yeast infection is caused by the fungus called as candida. The infection results in symptoms such as inflammation, white discharge from the genital opening, and intense itchiness on genitalia.

Fluconazole is an antifungal drug that can be used for the treatment of the genital yeast infection. This is available in powder, tablets for oral suspension. It is a white crystalline solid that is easily dissoluble in water as well as in saline.