Clotrimazole

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Clotrimazole

Clotrimazole (pronounced kloh-TRIM-uh-zohl) is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat various fungal infections. It is a member of the azole group of antifungal agents and is primarily used in the treatment of dermatophyte and yeast infections.

Etymology

The term "Clotrimazole" is derived from the chemical name chlorotrityl-imidazole. The prefix "clotri-" is derived from "chlorotrityl", referring to the chlorinated phenyl group in its structure, and "-azole" is a common suffix for antifungal agents, referring to the imidazole ring in its structure.

Usage

Clotrimazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It is also used to treat yeast infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus, as well as vaginal yeast infections. Clotrimazole works by inhibiting the growth of the fungi causing the infection, thereby helping to alleviate the symptoms.

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