Naftifine

Naftifine (brand name Exoderil) is an allylamine antifungal drug for the topical treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis (fungal infections).

Naftifine
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Trade namesExoderil
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MedlinePlusa688020
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FormulaC21H21N
Molar mass287.398 g/mol g·mol−1
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Naftifine has triple action: antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Its precise mechanism of action is unknown, but may involve selectively blocking sterol biosynthesis via inhibition of the squalene 2,3-epoxidase enzyme.[1][2] The half-life is approximately 2–3 days.[2] The metabolites are excreted in the urine and feces.[3]

References

  1. Robertson Dirk B, Maibach Howard I, "Chapter 61. Dermatologic Pharmacology" (Chapter). Bertram G. Katzung, Susan B. Masters, Anthony J. Trevor: Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 11e: http://www.accesspharmacy.com/content.aspx?aID=4517257.
  2. Micromedex DRUGDEX Drug Point: Naftifine Hydrochloride. Accessed at www.thomsonhc.com/../BeginWith#secN10184, February 18, 2010.
  3. AccessPharmacy: Drug Monographs: Naftifine. Accessed at http://www.accesspharmacy.com/drugContentPopup.aspx?mid=6620&section=10, February 18, 2010.
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