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PubChem
Name: Clotrimazole
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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DrugBank
Identification
Name: Clotrimazole
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
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
Pharmacology
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.
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
Interactions
Drug interaction:
TolterodineClotrimazole may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tolterodine. Adjust Tolterodine dose and monitor for efficacy and toxicity.
TacrolimusThe antifungal, Clotrimazole, may increase serum concentrations of Tacrolimus. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic/toxic effects of Tacrolimus if Clotrimazole therapy is initiated, discontinued or altered.
TrazodoneThe CYP3A4 inhibitor, Clotrimazole, may increase Trazodone efficacy/toxicity by decreasing Trazodone metabolism and clearance. Monitor for changes in Trazodone efficacy/toxicity if Clotrimazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
HalofantrineCYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) such as clotrmazole may increase the serum concentration of halofantrine. Extreme caution, with possibly increased monitoring of cardiac status (e.g., ECG), should be used with concurrent use of halofantrine with any moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor(s).
TolvaptanCYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of tolvaptan. Coadministration of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor with tolvaptan is contraindicated.
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