Tioconazole

Tioconazole

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Systematic (IUPAC) name
(RS)-1-[2-[(2-Chloro-3-thienyl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole
Clinical data
Routes of administration	Topical
Identifiers
CAS Number	65899-73-2
ATC code	D01AC07 (WHO) G01AF08
PubChem	CID 5482
DrugBank	APRD01262
Chemical data
Formula	C16H13Cl3N2OS
Molar mass	387.711 g/mol[[]]
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Tioconazole is an antifungal medication of the imidazole class used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. It is marketed under the brand names. Tioconazole ointments serve to treat women's vaginal yeast infections. They are available in one day doses, as opposed to the 7-day treatments more common in use in the past.

Tioconazole topical (skin) preparations are also available for ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot, and tinea versicolor or "sun fungus".

Side effects

Side effects (for the women's formulas) may include temporary burning/irritation of the vaginal area, moderate drowsiness, headache similar to a sinus headache, hives, and upper respiratory infection. These side effects may be only temporary, and do not interfere with the patient's comfort enough to outweigh the end result.

References

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