Oxiconazole
Oxiconazole is a topical antifungal medication used to treat various fungal skin infections. It belongs to the imidazole class of antifungals and is applied directly to the skin to eliminate fungal organisms causing infections.
Oxiconazole is a topical antifungal cream used to treat common skin fungal infections like ringworm and athlete's foot.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- D01AC11
- RxNorm
- 32638
- Generic
- Oxiconazole
- Class
- atc-d01
- Brands
- Oxistat
- Availability
- rx
- Pregnancy
- B
- Lactation
- safe
- Routes
- topical
- Forms
- cream
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Oxiconazole is used to treat dermatophyte infections including tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea manuum, and pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor). It may also be used for certain cutaneous candidiasis infections.
Oxiconazole works by inhibiting the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase, which is essential for ergosterol synthesis. Ergosterol is a critical component of fungal cell membranes; by disrupting its production, oxiconazole causes structural damage to the fungal cell membrane, leading to organism death.
Oxiconazole is for topical use only and should not be applied to the eyes or mucous membranes. Patients should complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve earlier. Common side effects may include local irritation, burning, or redness at the application site. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult a healthcare provider before use.
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