econazole (Spectazole)

Introduction

Tradename: Spectazole.

Indications

• topical treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea versicolor
• cutaneous candidiasis
• paronychia

Dosage

• tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea versicolor:
  • apply QD/BID for 2 weeks
• tinea pedis: apply QD/BID for 4 weeks or longer
• cutaneous candidiasis: apply QD/BID for 2 weeks

1% cream (15, 30 & 85 g).

Adverse effects

• not common (1-10%)
  • pruritus, erythema, burning, stinging

More general terms

• antifungal agent
• imidazole; glyoxaline; 1,3-diazole; iminazole

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=33745
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=3198
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=68589