Azolmen: Full Drug Profile
Azolmen - General Information
Azolmen is an azole antifungal drug. [Wikipedia]
Pharmacology of Azolmen
Azolmen is a type of antifungal medicine known as an imidazole. It kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes.
Additional information about Azolmen
Azolmen Indication: Used for the treatment of various topical fungal infections, including athlete's foot (tinea pedis). Mechanism Of Action: Azolmen works by inhibiting the production of a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the cell membrane and causes holes to appear. The cell membranes of fungi are vital for their survival. They keep unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the contents of the cells from leaking out. As bifonazole causes holes to appear in the cell membranes, essential constituents of the fungal cells can leak out. This kills the fungi. Drug Interactions: Not Available Food Interactions: Not Available Generic Name: Bifonazole Synonyms: (+-)-1-(p,alpha-Diphenylbenzyl)imidazole; (+-)1-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-ylphenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole; 1-((4-Biphenylyl)phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole; 1-(alpha-(4-Biphenylyl)benzyl)imidazole; 1-(p,alpha-Diphenylbenzyl)imidazole; Bifonazol [inn-spanish]; Bifonazolum [inn-latin]; Trifonazole; Bay h 4502 Drug Category: Antifungal Agents Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved Other Brand Names containing Bifonazole: Amycor; Azolmen; Mycospor; Absorption: Very low absorption following topical administration (0.6% of an applied dose). In cases of skin lesions absorption is increased (2.5%). Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available Protein Binding: Not Available Biotransformation: Hepatic. Half Life: 1-2 hours Dosage Forms of Azolmen: Cream Topical Chemical IUPAC Name: 1-[phenyl-(4-phenylphenyl)methyl]imidazole Chemical Formula: C22H18N2 Bifonazole on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bifonazole Organisms Affected: Fungi
