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Luzu
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What is Luzu
LuliconazoleThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryLuliconazole is a medication used to treat fungal infections on the skin. It works by changing the way fungi cell membranes are made, although the exact mechanism is unknown. Luliconazole was approved by the FDA in 2013 and is sold under the brand name Luzu. It is also approved for use in Japan.
Luzuis the brand name
Luzu Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Luzu
Luliconazole
2013
2
Effectiveness
How Luzu Affects PatientsLuliconazole works by disrupting the cell membranes of the fungi Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum, killing them in the process.
How Luzu works in the bodyWe don't know exactly how luliconazole works, but it is believed to stop a special enzyme called lanosterol demethylase. This enzyme helps produce a type of fat found in fungus cell membranes, and without it the fungus cannot survive.
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Luzu.Common Luzu Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Cariprazine
Major
The metabolism of Cariprazine can be decreased when combined with Luliconazole.
Infigratinib
Major
The metabolism of Infigratinib can be decreased when combined with Luliconazole.
Pacritinib
Major
The serum concentration of Pacritinib can be increased when it is combined with Luliconazole.
Pimavanserin
Major
The metabolism of Pimavanserin can be increased when combined with Luliconazole.
Pretomanid
Major
The serum concentration of Pretomanid can be increased when it is combined with Luliconazole.
Luzu Toxicity & Overdose RiskIn clinical trials, there were no serious side effects reported. The only issue reported was some mild redness, itching, and swelling at the area where the medication was applied.
Luzu Reviews: What are patients saying about Luzu?
5Patient Review
1/15/2016 This treatment is quite expensive, but if you ask your doctor for a discount coupon, you can get it for a more reasonable price. It's still not covered by Part D though.
4.3Patient Review
6/15/20143Patient Review
8/15/2016 I saw a significant difference within two days of using this cream. It's much more effective than other creams I've been prescribed, though it is quite pricey. If you can, see if your doctor will give you a coupon; it helped me save a lot of money.
3Patient Review
2/18/2018 I would not recommend this treatment because it caused me a great deal of pain. My feet became dry, cracked, and hard to the point where I could barely walk. This cost me money in missed work and additional medical bills.
2.3Patient Review
6/22/2017 I think my doctor was bribed by the drug company to prescribe this to me because it's super expensive. He said it would kill any fungus, but according to the package insert, it only had a 26% success rate in clinical trials. Not surprisingly, it didn't work on my athlete's foot. This stuff makes your feet really greasy after you apply it--more like an oil than a cream. I'm going to try an OTC like lamisil next and hope that works since I've lost faith in doctors.
2.3Patient Review
11/24/2019 I used Luzu for months and it was effective, but as soon as I stopped using it the fungus came back. I've started using it again recently, so we'll see if it's truly effective in the long term. For now, though, I cannot recommend this cream.
2Patient Review
11/1/2016 Luzu is a very overpriced anti-fungal cream. I was prescribed it by a new podiatrist who only said "with this coupon, you'll get it for free." She failed to mention that Blue Cross would get billed $1200 for a tube of fungus cream. Even though I hit my out of pocket max for this year, I will not refill my Luzu because of the exorbitant price tag. There are cheaper and just as effective remedies available without such a high cost.
1Patient Review
7/10/2017 Luxury made my Athlete's Foot worse. Very disappointing.
Patient Q&A Section about luzu
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Who is LUZU?
"Before 2011, Luzu worked for a TV production company. In 2011, he started his own YouTube channel called "LuzuVlogs." As of 2015, his channel has nearly 1.6 million subscribers. He now also runs two other YouTube channels."
Answered by AI
How long does it take for LUZU to work?
"If you follow the recommendations and use luliconazole for a few days, you should start to see your symptoms improve. Even if most of your symptoms have disappeared, make sure to use the medication for the recommended amount of time."
Answered by AI
What is luliconazole used for?
"Luliconazole topical cream can be used to treat infections that are caused by a fungus or yeast. Luliconazole works by either killing the fungus or yeast, or by preventing its growth. There are several different types of infections that Luliconazole cream can be used to treat, including: Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis)."
Answered by AI
What is LUZU used for?
"Luliconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Luliconazole is an azole antifungal drug that works by preventing the growth of the fungus."
Answered by AI