Paper II — 2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) — Q20

Paper II

2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Topical antifungal agents

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Answer

Clotrimazole, Miconazole (also Terbinafine) — inhibit fungal ergosterol synthesis or its precursor pathway; applied topically for dermatophyte infections and cutaneous/vaginal candidiasis.

Related Concepts

1. 1Antifungal Drugs

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