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Clotrimazole (Lotrimin) Summary

Description: An imidazole derivative with a broad spectrum of antimycotic activity. It inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal CELL MEMBRANES. Its action leads to increased membrane permeability and apparent disruption of enzyme systems bound to the membrane.

Also Known As: Lotrimin; Mycelex; Bay b 5097; Bayer Brand 1 of Clotrimazole; Bayer Brand 2 of Clotrimazole Show All >>

Networked: 577 relevant articles (80 outcomes, 127 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Clotrimazole is Relevant

  1. Infection : 16 outcomes 12 studies in 110 results
  2. Candidiasis (Moniliasis) : 9 outcomes 27 studies in 94 results
  3. Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot) : 8 outcomes 6 studies in 23 results
  4. Oral Candidiasis (Thrush) : 7 outcomes 14 studies in 41 results
  5. Vulvovaginal Candidiasis : 7 outcomes 7 studies in 39 results
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Drugs Related to Clotrimazole

  1. Fluconazole (Zonal)
  2. Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies (Vaginal Tablet)
  3. Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  4. Itraconazole (Sporanox)
  5. Miconazole (Monistat)
  6. terbinafine (Lamisil)
  7. Amphotericin B (Amphotericin)
  8. Nystatin (Mycostatin)
  9. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
  10. Econazole
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Therapies Related to Clotrimazole

  1. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  2. Pessaries
  3. Complementary Therapies (Alternative Medicine)
  4. Topical Administration
  5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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