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Miconazole

CHEBI:CHEBI_6923

Definition

A racemate composed of equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-miconazole. Used (as its nitrate salt) to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm and other fungal skin infections. It inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, a critical component of fungal cell membranes.

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-miconazole
  • (RS)-miconazole
  • 1-(2,4-Dichloro-beta-((2,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxy)phenethyl)imidazole
  • 1-[2-(2,4-Dichloro-benzyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-1H-imidazole
  • Daktarin IV
  • Miconazole
  • Monistat IV (TN)
  • rac-1-[2-(2,4-dichlorobenzyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole
  • rac-miconazole

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Miconazole

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