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itraconazole · Medicine question

How does itraconazole disrupt fungal cell membrane synthesis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Itraconazole inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, depleting ergosterol and thereby disrupting fungal cell membrane synthesis.

Sources for this answer

Itraconazole 10mg/ml Sugar Free Oral SolutionSyriMed · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 6Document updated 20 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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