Drug reference
clotrimazole
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Drug class
Anti Fungals (Azoles)
Mechanism of action
Antifungal activity Alters cell membrane permeability, apparently by binding with phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane, causing essential intracellular elements to leak
Common side effects
- Pruritus
- Edema
- Blistering
- Erythema
Known interactions (1)
- clotrimazole + everolimus Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is clotrimazole?
clotrimazole belongs to: Anti Fungals.
How does clotrimazole work?
Antifungal activity Alters cell membrane permeability, apparently by binding with phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane, causing essential intracellular elements to leak
What are the common side effects of clotrimazole?
Pruritus, Edema, Blistering, Erythema
Which drugs interact with clotrimazole?
everolimus
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