Efinaconazole
Efinaconazole
Efinaconazole (pronounced as eh-fin-a-con-a-zole) is an antifungal medication used primarily to treat onychomycosis, a fungal infection that affects the nails.
Etymology
The term "Efinaconazole" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is (2R,3R)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-(4-methylenepiperidin-1-yl)-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol. The name is a combination of parts of the chemical name, with "Efina" coming from the first letters of the chemical name and "conazole" being a common suffix for antifungal medications.
Usage
Efinaconazole is used to treat onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. It is applied topically as a 10% solution.
Related Terms
- Antifungal medication: A medication used to treat fungal infections.
- Onychomycosis: A fungal infection that affects the nails.
- Trichophyton rubrum: A dermatophyte fungus that is a common cause of athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
- Trichophyton mentagrophytes: A species of fungus in the family Arthrodermataceae that is one of the causes of athlete's foot and other skin infections in humans.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Efinaconazole include redness, itching, swelling, burning, or stinging at the application site. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Precautions
Before using Efinaconazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole); or if you have any other allergies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Efinaconazole
- Wikipedia's article - Efinaconazole
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