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Medicines clotrimazoleQuestion & answer

clotrimazole · Medicine question

How does clotrimazole act against fungi?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Clotrimazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis, impairing the structure and function of the fungal cytoplasmic membrane.

Sources for this answer

Canesten 100mg PessaryBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 12Document updated 13 June 2023

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