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Isoconazole

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Overview

Overview

Isoconazole is an azole antifungal drug.[1] Nigerian and British medical researchers found that for foot and vaginal infections, isoconazole has a similar effectiveness to clotrimazole.[2][3]

References

References

  1. The Merck Index, 12th Edition, 5176
  2. Oyeka, C.A.; Gugnani H.C. (1992). “Isoconazole nitrate versus clotrimazole in foot and nail infections due to Hendersonula toruloidea, Scytalidium hyalinum and dermatophytes”. Mycoses. 35 (11–12): 357–61. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0507.1992.tb00894.x. PMID 1302811.
  3. Cohen, L. (1984). “Single dose treatment of vaginal candidosis: comparison of clotrimazole and isoconazole”. Retrieved 2008-05-23.

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