Drug reference
griseofulvin
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Drug class
Anti Fungals (Miscellaneous(Anti Fungals))
Mechanism of action
Fungistatic; deposited in keratin precursor cells and is tightly bound to new keratin, and this increases resistance to fungal invasion
Common side effects
- Urticaria
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Rash (most common)
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity Porphyria Hepatocellular failure Pregnancy
Known interactions (10)
- griseofulvin + ranolazine Major
- griseofulvin + sirolimus Major
- griseofulvin + tolvaptan Major
- dronedarone + griseofulvin Moderate
- everolimus + griseofulvin Moderate
- griseofulvin + lovastatin Moderate
- griseofulvin + silodosin Moderate
- griseofulvin + simvastatin Moderate
- ergotamine + griseofulvin Minor
- erythromycin + griseofulvin Minor
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is griseofulvin?
griseofulvin belongs to: Anti Fungals.
How does griseofulvin work?
Fungistatic; deposited in keratin precursor cells and is tightly bound to new keratin, and this increases resistance to fungal invasion
What are the common side effects of griseofulvin?
Urticaria, Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Rash (most common)
Which drugs interact with griseofulvin?
ranolazine, sirolimus, tolvaptan, dronedarone, everolimus, lovastatin, silodosin, simvastatin, ergotamine, erythromycin
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