Butenafine
Butenafine
Butenafine (pronounced byoo-TEN-a-feen) is an antifungal medication that is primarily used for the treatment of various fungal infections. It is a synthetic benzylamine derivative, which has a chemical structure and mode of action similar to allylamine antifungal drugs.
Etymology
The term "Butenafine" is derived from its chemical structure. The "But" refers to the butyl group in its structure, "en" refers to the presence of a double bond, and "afine" is a common suffix used in pharmaceutical nomenclature, often indicating a specific class or group of medications.
Usage
Butenafine is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It works by stopping the growth of fungus on the skin. Butenafine does not treat infections caused by bacteria or yeast.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Butenafine
- Wikipedia's article - Butenafine
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