Oxiconazole Nitrate
Oxistat is a topical antifungal medication used to treat various skin infections caused by fungi, including athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. It contains the active ingredient oxiconazole nitrate and is applied directly to the affected skin area.
Oxistat is a topical antifungal cream used to treat common skin fungal infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 218977
- Generic
- Oxistat
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Oxistat is used to treat dermatophyte fungal infections of the skin, including tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm). It is effective against fungi such as Trichophyton and Microsporum species.
Oxistat contains oxiconazole, an azole antifungal agent that works by inhibiting the enzyme lanosterol demethylase, which is essential for fungal cell membrane synthesis. This disrupts the fungal cell membrane, preventing the fungi from growing and multiplying.
Oxistat is for external use only and should not be applied near the eyes or mucous membranes. Patients should wash their hands before and after application. Improvement typically occurs within the first few weeks of treatment. If no improvement is seen after 4 weeks, or if the condition worsens, a healthcare provider should be consulted. Avoid using occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
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