Name: | Clotrimazole |
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PubChem Compound ID: | 2812 |
Description: | An imidazole derivative with a broad spectrum of antimycotic activity. It inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal CELL MEMBRANES. Its action leads to increased membrane permeability and apparent disruption of enzyme systems bound to the membrane. |
Molecular formula: | C22H17ClN2 |
Molecular weight: | 344.837 g/mol |
Synonyms: |
1-[(2-Chlorophenyl)diphenylmethyl]-1H-imidazole; C06922; (Chlorotrityl)imidazole; Rimazole; Mycelex (TN); NCGC00015251-02; Spectrum3_000359; NCGC00015251-01; Clotrimazole [USAN:BAN:INN:JAN]; Spectrum_001343.
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Name: | Clotrimazole |
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Name (isomeric): | DB00257 |
Drug Type: | small molecule |
Description: | An imidazole derivative with a broad spectrum of antimycotic activity. It inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal CELL MEMBRANES. Its action leads to increased membrane permeability and apparent disruption of enzyme systems bound to the membrane. |
Synonyms: |
Clotrimazol; Chlotrimazole
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Brand: | Mycelex Solution, Clotrimaderm, Mycelex Cream, Neo-Zol Cream, Veltrim, Mycelex-7 Combination Pack, Mykosporin, Gyne-Lotrimin 3, Canesten Cream, Canesten 1-Day Cream Combi-Pak, Mycelex Twin Pack, Gynix, Gyne lotrimin, Mycelax, Lotrimin AF Lotion, Gyne-Lotrimin Combination Pack, FemCare, Myclo Solution, Empecid, Lotrimin Af, Canesten, Canesten 3-Day Therapy, Trivagizole 3, Trimysten, Canesten 6-Day Therapy, Mycelex, Mycelex-G, Mycelex Troches, Canifug, Lotrimin, Lotrimin AF Jock-Itch Cream, Lotrimin Solution, Mycosporin, Gyne-Lotrimin 3 Combination Pack, Lotrimin Cream, Lotrimin AF Solution, Myclo Cream, Myclo-Gyne, Myclo Spray Solution, Cimitidine, Canesten Solution, Lotrimin Lotion, Mycelex G, Canesten Combi-Pak 3-Day Therapy, Gyne-lotrimin, Canesten Combi-Pak 1-Day Therapy, Lotrimin AF Cream, Canesten 1-Day Therapy, Mycelex 7, Mono-baycuten, Canestine, Mycelex-7 |
Brand name mixture: | Lotrisone(clotrimazole + betamethasone) |
Category: | Anti-Infective Agents, Local, Antifungal Agents, Growth Inhibitors |
CAS number: | 23593-75-1 |
Indication: | For the local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis and vaginal yeast infections, also used in fungal infections of the skin such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. |
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Pharmacology: |
Clotrimazole, an imidazole derivative with a broad spectrum of antimycotic activity, inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal cell membranes. Its action leads to increased membrane permeability and apparent disruption of enzyme systems bound to the membrane. Betamethasone and clotrimazole are used together to t...
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Mechanism of Action: |
Clotrimazole interacts with yeast 14-α demethylase, a cytochrome P-450 enzyme that converts lanosterol to ergosterol, an essential component of the membrane. In this way, clotrimazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis, resulting in increased cellular permeability. Clotrimazole may also inhibit endogenous respiration, interact with membrane phosph...
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Absorption: | Poorly and erratically absorbed orally, minimal vaginal or topical absorption. |
Protein binding: | 90% |
Biotransformation: | Hepatic (metabolized to inactive metabolites) |
Half Life: | 2 hours |
Toxicity: | Symptoms of overdose include erythema, stinging, blistering, peeling, edema, pruritus, urticaria, burning, and general irritation of the skin, and cramps. |
Affected organisms: | Yeast and other fungi |
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