Econazole

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Econazole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(RS)-1-{2-[(4-chlorophenyl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl}-1H-imidazole
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com monograph
MedlinePlus a684049
Pregnancy cat.  ?
Legal status  ?
Identifiers
CAS number 27220-47-9
ATC code D01AC03 G01AF05
PubChem CID 3198
IUPHAR ligand 2446
DrugBank APRD00943
ChemSpider 3086 YesY
UNII 6Z1Y2V4A7M YesY
KEGG D03936 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:4754 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL808 YesY
Chemical data
Formula C18H15Cl3N2O 
Mol. mass 381.683 g/mol
SMILES eMolecules & PubChem
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Econazole nitrate is an antifungal medication of the imidazole class.[1] It is used as a cream under the brand names Spectazole (United States), Ecostatin (Canada), Pevaryl (Western Europe) and Pevisone (the latter consisting of the combination econazole/triamcinolone) to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, tinea, pityriasis versicolor, ringworm, and jock itch. It is also sold in Canada under the brand name Ecostatin Vaginal Ovules to treat vaginal thrush. In Asia it is sold under the brand name Endix-G (by Dongkwang, Korea) while in Thailand it's sold as Ecosone by Qualimed. In Taiwan it is sold as VIVICOME CREAM and manufactured by Yong Chang Pharmeceuticals.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Thienpont, D; Van Cutsem, J; Van Nueten, JM; Niemegeers, CJ; Marsboom, R (1975). "Bilogical and toxicological properties of econazole, a broad-spectrum antimycotic". Arzneimittel-Forschung 25 (2): 224–30. PMID 1173036. 

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