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It is commonly available as an [[over-the-counter substance]] in various [[Effective dose|dosage]] forms, such as a cream, and also (especially in the case of [[otitis externa|ear infection]]) as a combination medicine. It is also available as a troche (prescription only). For ear infection, it is often applied in liquid form, as ear drops. Fungal infections can be slow to clear up, so the usual course for an anti-fungal agent is, in general, longer than the typical 3–7 days of an [[antibiotic]]. | It is commonly available as an [[over-the-counter substance]] in various [[Effective dose|dosage]] forms, such as a cream, and also (especially in the case of [[otitis externa|ear infection]]) as a combination medicine. It is also available as a troche (prescription only). For ear infection, it is often applied in liquid form, as ear drops. Fungal infections can be slow to clear up, so the usual course for an anti-fungal agent is, in general, longer than the typical 3–7 days of an [[antibiotic]]. | ||
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1-[(2-chlorophenyl)(diphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole | |
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| Routes of administration | topical |
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| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | Poorly and erratically absorbed orally |
| Protein binding | 90% |
| Metabolism | hepatic |
| Biological half-life | 2 hours |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number | 23593-75-1 |
| ATC code | A01AB18 (WHO) D01AC01 G01AF02 QJ02AB90 |
| PubChem | CID 2812 |
| DrugBank | APRD00244 |
| ChemSpider | 2710 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C22H17ClN2 |
| Molar mass | 344.837 g/mol[[Script error: No such module "String".]] |
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Clotrimazole (brand name Canesten) is an antifungal medication commonly used in the treatment of fungal infections of both humans and animals such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. It is also used to treat athlete's foot and jock itch.
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Indications and formulations
It is commonly available as an over-the-counter substance in various dosage forms, such as a cream, and also (especially in the case of ear infection) as a combination medicine. It is also available as a troche (prescription only). For ear infection, it is often applied in liquid form, as ear drops. Fungal infections can be slow to clear up, so the usual course for an anti-fungal agent is, in general, longer than the typical 3–7 days of an antibiotic.
Drug interactions
Potential for drug interactions with clotrimazole oral exists, as it is a potent, specific inhibitor of cytochrome P450 oxidase and may alter the metabolism of other drugs.
Side-effects
Side effects include Skin rash, hives, blistering, burning, itching, peeling, redness, stinging, swelling, or other sign of skin irritation.[1]
Production
This compound (3) is produced by alkylating imidazole (1) with o-chlorotrityl chloride (2) in acetone, with triethylamine as the base.[2]
Environmental impact
Some research suggests that, in combination with other commonly used chemicals, clotrimazole has negative effects on the ocean environment, in particular microalgae.[3]
References
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- MedlinePlus — Clotrimazole
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de:Clotrimazol es:Clotrimazol it:Clotrimazolo hu:Klotrimazol nl:Clotrimazol pl:Klotrimazol pt:Clotrimazol ru:Клотримазол
sv:Klotrimazol- ↑ Canesten Topical consumer information from Drugs.com
- ↑ OSPAR Commission: Hazardous Substances Series: OSPAR background document on clotrimazole. OSPAR Publication 2005/199, 2005, ISBN 1-904426-38-7 (pdf, engl.)
- ↑ Drug used to treat skin conditions is a marine pollutant
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