Additional information
Water Retention | None |
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Hepatotoxicity | Low risk when used topically |
Lab Test | Not affected by standard blood tests |
Also known as | Clotrimazole |
Blood pressure | No effect |
Trade name | Lotrimin, Mycelex |
Storage conditions | Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
Chemical name | 1-[(2-Chlorophenyl)diphenylmethyl]-1H-imidazole |
Formula | C22H17ClN2 |
Substance class | Antifungal |
Main action | Inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, disrupting cell membrane formation in fungi |
Half-life | 2 hours (topical) |
Dosage (medical) | Typically, 1% cream, ointment, or solution applied 2-3 times daily |
Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
Effects | Antifungal activity against a variety of dermatophytes and yeasts |
Side effects | Blistering, peeling, redness, stinging, swelling, itching, hives, or burning at the application site |
Use in sports | Not commonly used in sports |
Manufacturer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
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