Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Mechanism_Of_Action Á¤º¸ Econazole interacts with 14-¥á demethylase, a cytochrome P-450 enzyme necessary to convert lanosterol to ergosterol. As ergosterol is an essential component of the fungal cell membrane, inhibition of its synthesis results in increased cellular permeability causing leakage of cellular contents. Econazole may also inhibit endogenous respiration, interact with membrane phospholipids, inhibit the transformation of yeasts to mycelial forms, inhibit purine uptake, and impair triglyceride and/or phospholipid biosynthesis.
Pharmacology
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Pharmacology Á¤º¸ Econazole is an antifungal medication related to fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), and clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex). Econazole prevents fungal organisms from producing vital substances required for growth and function. This medication is effective only for infections caused by fungal organisms. It will not work for bacterial or viral infections.
Metabolism
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Metabolism Á¤º¸ # Phase_1_Metabolizing_Enzyme:Not Available
Protein Binding
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ ´Ü¹é°áÇÕ Á¤º¸ Not Available
Half-life
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ ¹Ý°¨±â Á¤º¸ Not Available
Absorption
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Absorption Á¤º¸ After topical application to the skin of normal subjects, systemic absorption of econazole nitrate is extremely low. Although most of the applied drug remains on the skin surface, drug concentrations were found in the stratum corneum which, by far, exceeded the minimum inhibitory concentration for dermatophytes.
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Toxicity Á¤º¸ Overdosage of econazole in humans has not been reported to date. In mice, rats guinea pigs and dogs, the oral LD 50 values were found to be 462, 668, 272, and > 160 mg/kg, respectively.
Drug Interactions
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Interactions Á¤º¸ Not Available
Food Interaction
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Food Interaction Á¤º¸ Not Available
Econazole¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Description Á¤º¸ A broad spectrum antimycotic with some action against Gram positive bacteria. It is used topically in dermatomycoses also orally and parenterally. [PubChem]