Ciclopirox
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
Overview
Ciclopirox olamine is a synthetic antifungal agent for topical dermatologic treatment of superficial mycoses.
Category
Antifungal
US Brand Names
Ciclodan®
FDA Package Insert
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Mechanism of action
In contrast to the azoles and other antimycotic drugs, the mechanism of action of ciclopirox is poorly understood.[1] However, loss of function of certain catalase and peroxidase enzymes has been implicated as the mechanism of action, as well as various other components of cellular metabolism.
References
- ↑ Niewerth M, Kunze D, Seibold M, Schaller M, Korting HC, Hube B. (2003). "Ciclopirox Olamine Treatment Affects the Expression Pattern of Candida albicans Genes Encoding Virulence Factors, Iron Metabolism Proteins, and Drug Resistance Factors". Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 47 (6): 1805–17. doi:10.1128/AAC.47.6.1805-1817.2003. PMC 155814. PMID 12760852. Unknown parameter
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