Isoconazole

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Isoconazole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-(2-(2,6-dichlorobenzyloxy)-2-

(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl)-1H-imidazole
Identifiers
CAS number 27523-40-6
ATC code D01AC05 G01AF07
PubChem 3760
Chemical data
Formula C18H14Cl4N2O 
Mol. mass 416.127 g/mol
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Isoconazole is an azole antifungal drug. Nigerian and British medical researchers found that for foot and vaginal infections, isoconazole has a similar effectiveness to clotrimazole[1][2].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Oyeka, C.A.; Gugnani H.C. (1992). Isoconazole nitrate versus clotrimazole in foot and nail infections due to Hendersonula toruloidea, Scytalidium hyalinum and dermatophytes.. Retrieved on 2008-05-23.
  2. ^ Cohen, L. (1984). Single dose treatment of vaginal candidosis: comparison of clotrimazole and isoconazole.. Retrieved on 2008-05-23.
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