Sunday, March 18, 2018

Econazole

Mechanism of action
Econazole interacts with 14-α 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.


Reference: Tripathi K.D., "Essentials of medical pharmacology", Jaypee brothers medical publishers, Seventh edition, New Delhi, page no. 105,108.

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