Econazole nitrate home ICD10: L23.9

Econazole nitrate

Formula CAS
C18H16ClN3O4 24169-02-6



Background
Econazole nitrate is an antifungal agent of the imidazole type used to prevent growth of dermatophytes, yeast, and mold.

Synonyms
Econazole nitrate
1-[2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole
1-[2,4-dichloro-b-[(p-chlorobenzyl)oxy]phenethyl]imidazole
R 14827
Ecostatin
Epi-Pevaryl
Gyno-prevaryl
Ifenec
Micofugal
Micogin
Palavale
Pargin
Pevaryl
Spectazole

Uses
Antifungal agent
Topical and vaginal medication

Cross-Reactions
Miconazole
Enilconazole

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Valsecchi, R., et al., Contact dermatitis from econazole. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(6): p. 422.
2. Kalb, R.E. and M.E. Grossman, Contact dermatitis to clotrimazole. Cutis, 1985. 36(3): p. 240-2.
3. Raulin, C. and P.J. Frosch, Contact allergy to imidazole antimycotics. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(2): p. 76-80.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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