Definition: 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.
Other names Clotrimazole Schering Brand; Schering Brand of Clotrimazole; Mycelex; Lotrimin; Klotrimazole; Kanesten; FB b 5097; Canesten; Bayer Brand 2 of Clotrimazole; Bayer Brand 1 of Clotrimazole; Bay b 5097
flutrimazole [ 1-((2-fluorophenyl)(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole,Biohorm brand of flutrimazole,Cutimian,Funcenal,Micetal,Farma Lepori brand of flutrimazole,Flusporan,Menarini brand of flutrimazole,UR 4056,UR-4056,Uriach brand of flutrimazole ]