This drug is a broad spectrum antimycotic or antifungal agent. Clotrimazole's antimycotic properties were discovered in the late 1960s [A174094]. Clotrimazole falls under the _imidazole_ category of _azole_ antifungals, possessing broad-spectrum antimycotic activity [A174094]. It is available in various preparations, including creams, pessaries, and troche formulations (slowly dissolving tablets). As well as its antifungal activity, clotrimazole has become a drug of interest in treating several other diseases such as sickle cell disease, malaria and some cancers [A174094]. The minimal side effect profile of this drug and its uncomplicated metabolic profile have led it to gain widespread acceptance for the treatment of mycotic outbreaks such as vaginal yeast infections as well as athlete's foot [A174097].
Synonyms
Clotrimazolum
1-(o-Chlorotrityl)imidazole
1-(α-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzhydryl)imidazole
Clotrimazol
1-((2-Chlorophenyl)diphenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole
1-(o-Chloro-α,α-diphenylbenzyl)imidazole
Clotrimazole
Brand Names
Femmesil
Oheal Ringworm Cream
UpandUp Clotrimazole
TM-Clotrimazole
Gehwol med Foot
Aptrimazole 1.0% Antifungal Cream
Forticept Antifungal Foot Cream
Up and Up Athletes Foot
Terrasil Jock Itch Treatment Maximum Strength
Canesten Vaginal Inserts 100mg
Atopalm Clotrimazole Antifungal
Family Wellness Antifungal
Walgreens Jock Itch
Canesten Combi 3 Day
Myclo-derm Solution 1%
Forticept Antifungal Cooling
Soothing Antifungal Cream
Family Care Clotrimazole Antifungal
Gehwol Nail Protection Pen
Fungicure Intensive
Oheal Manuka Honey Eczema Cream
Canesten 1% Topical Cream
Hua Tuo Xian Gao
Clotrimazole Extra Strength External Antifungal Cream
Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate
Anti-Fungal Cream
Quality Choice Clotrimazole
meijer Athletes Foot
Athlete s Foot Afac
Canesten V
First Aid Research Antifungal Cream 1oz
Akin Anti-fungal
Terrasil Rapid-Clear Anti-Fungal
Myclo Crm 10mg
Western Family Athletes Foot
Extra Strength Clotrimazole Extra Fort -fluconazole Combi
Micotrin AC
Occulus Skin Hydrating Topical Foam CLO-1
Kroger ATHLETES FOOT
Athletes Foot Antifungal Antifungal
Terrasil Foot and Nail Anti-Fungal
TerrasilMed ANTIFUNGAL
sunmark Clotrimazole 3
Terrasil Anti-Fungal Treatment MAX
Fastrin Anti - Fungal Skin Care
Anti-Fungal
Myclo-derm Cream 1%
Rugby Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream
Antifungal Foot
Good Sense Athletes Foot antifungal
Canesten 6 Day Internal Cream
Canesten 100mg Vaginal Inserts
ShopRite antifungal
Live Better Antifungal
Protective Nail and skin
Ciclomazole
Clotrimazole 1%
CVS Pharmacy ITCH RELIEF ANTIFUNGAL
Terrasil Tinea Treatment Maximum Strength
Topcare Athletes Foot
HEB Antifungal
Canesten 3 Vaginal Tablet Combi-pak
DermacinRx Therazole Pak
Clotrimazole
Dr Sheffield Athletes Foot
Signature Care Antifungal
Terrasil Foot and Nail Anti-Fungal Maximum Strength
Canesten Combi 1 Day Soft Capsule + Extra Strength External Cream
Clotrimazole-fluconazole Combi
Signature Care Jock Itch
Family Care Clotrimazole Anti-Fungal Cream 1%
Leader Clotrimazole Anti-Fungal
SIMPLY VITAL Antifungal Cream
Myclo-gyne Inserts
Rite Aid antifungal ringworm
Clotrimazole Topical Solution 1%
Best Choice Clotrimazole
Major Clotrimazole
Signature Care Athletes Foot
Fortinia
Terrasil Tinea Treatment MAX
Goodsense Athletes Foot
Canesten Extra Strength External Antifungal Cream
Clotrimazole/Betameth
Canesten Comfortab 3
PerfectHeal Antifungal
Up and Up Jock Itch Relief
Canesten Combi 1 Day Comfortab + Extra Strength External Cream
Smart Sense Athletes Foot Antifungal
WinCo Antifungal
Neo-zol Cream 1%
Silka Ringworm
Cura Hongo Antifungal
Aspiera Anti-Fungal
Canesten External Cream
JiDeSheng
ClotrimazOil Antifungal
Jock Itch Antifungal
Canesten Combi 1 Day Internal + External Creams
Clotrimazole Topical
CVS Clotrimazole Maximum Strength
TopCare Clotrimazole 3
CAREALL Clotrimazole
CVSHealth Antifungal
Fungicure Pumpspray
Terrasil Antifungal Cream Maximum Strength
Jock Itch
Terrasil Anti-fungal Treatment
CVS Antifungal Ringworm
Indication
**Topical preparations** Clotrimazole topical cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections [F3088], [F3121]: Tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to _Trichophyton rubrum_, _Trichophyton mentagrophytes_, _Epidermophyton floccosum_ Candidiasis due to _Candida albicans_ Tinea versicolor due to _Malassezia furfur_ Diaper rash infected by _Candida albicans_ In some preparations, clotrimazole may be combined with betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid [F3121]. **Oral preparations** The oral troche preparation is indicated for the local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis [FDA label]. It is also indicated as a prophylactic drug to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients immunocompromised by conditions such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation [FDA label]. Troche preparations are not indicated for the treatment of any systemic mycoses [FDA label].
Categories
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Antifungal Agents
Antifungal Agents (Vaginal)
Antifungals for Dermatological Use
Antifungals for Topical Use
Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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