Ciclopirox
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Ciclopirox is a synthetic antifungal agent for topical dermatologic treatment of superficial mycoses. It is most useful against tinea versicolor. It is often used clinically as ciclopirox olamine, the olamine salt of ciclopirox.
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Trade names | Many[1] |
Other names | Loprox, CPX |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
MedlinePlus | a604021 |
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Routes of administration | Topical |
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Bioavailability | <5% with prolonged use |
Protein binding | 94 to 97% |
Elimination half-life | 1.7 hours |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.045.056 |
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Formula | C12H17NO2 |
Molar mass | 207.273 g·mol−1 |
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In 2021, it was the 271st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 900,000 prescriptions.[2][3]