Tioconazole

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Tioconazole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-[2-[(2-chlorothiophen-3-yl) methoxy]- 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)- ethyl]imidazole
Identifiers
CAS number	65899-73-2
ATC code	D01AC07 G01AF08
PubChem	5482
DrugBank	APRD01262
Chemical data
Formula	C16H13N2Cl3OS
Mol. weight	387.711 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	Topical

Tioconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. It is marketed under the brand names. Tioconazole ointments serve to treat women's vaginal yeast infections. They are available in one day doses, as opposed to the 7-day treatments more common in use in the past. Tioconazole topical (skin) preparations are also available for ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot, and tinea versicolor or "sun fungus".

[edit] Side effects

Side effects (for the women's formulas) may include temporary burning/irritation of the vaginal area, moderate drowsiness, and headache similar to a sinus headache. These side effects may be only temporary, and do not interefere with the patient's comfort enough to outweight the end result.

[edit] Where to Purchase

Tioconazole preparations can be purchased at your local drugstore.

[edit] References

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Antifungals (D01 and J02) edit
Antibiotics:	Griseofulvin, Hitachimycin, Natamycin, Nystatin
Topical Azoles:	Clotrimazole, Econazole, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Oxiconazole, Sertaconazole, Sulconazole, Tioconazole
Other topicals:	Ciclopirox, Ethylparaben, Flucytosine, Salicylic acid, Selenium sulfide, Terbinafine, Tolnaftate
For systemic use:	Amphotericin B, Anidulafungin, Caspofungin, Griseofulvin, Itraconazole, Terbinafine, Voriconazole
Other:	Posaconazole, Thiabendazole, Tea tree oil