Luliconazole

Luliconazole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(2E)-[(4R)-4-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene](1H-imidazol-1-yl)acetonitrile
Clinical data
Trade names Luzu, Lulicon
Routes of
administration
Topical
Legal status
  • (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Protein binding >99%[1]
Identifiers
CAS Number 187164-19-8
ATC code D01AC18 (WHO)
PubChem CID 3003141
ChemSpider 2273807
Chemical data
Formula C14H9Cl2N3S2
Molar mass 354.28 g/mol

Luliconazole (trade names Luzu, Lulicon) is an imidazole antifungal drug. As a 1% topical cream, It is indicated for the treatment of athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton rubrum, Microsporum gypseum[2] and Epidermophyton floccosum.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "LUZU (luliconazole) Cream, 1%. Full Prescribing Information." (PDF). Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  2. "FDA approves luliconazole for tinea pedis". November 19, 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2014.

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