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==Mechanism of Action==
==Mechanism of Action==
 
An Imidazole derivative inhibit the steroid synthesis. Imidazoles generally inhibit the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, resulting in a change in fungal cell membrane lipid composition
==References==
==References==



Revision as of 04:54, 10 January 2014

Butoconazole
Gynazole-1® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
Labels and Packages

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]

Overview

Butoconazole is an imidazole antifungal used in gynecology.

Category

Antifungal vaginal cream

US Brand Names

Gynazole-1®

FDA Package Insert

Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages

Mechanism of Action

An Imidazole derivative inhibit the steroid synthesis. Imidazoles generally inhibit the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, resulting in a change in fungal cell membrane lipid composition

References