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Haloprogin
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 1,2,4-trichloro-5-(3-iodoprop-2-ynoxy)benzene | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | |
| ATC code | D01 |
| PubChem | |
| DrugBank | |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C9H4Cl3IO |
| Mol. mass | 361.39 |
| Physical data | |
| Melt. point | 113.5 °C (236 °F) |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
| Pregnancy cat. |
? |
| Legal status |
Not available in U.S. |
| Routes | Topical |
Haloprogin is an antifungal drug used to treat athlete's foot and other fungal infections. It is marketed in creams under the trade names Halotex, Mycanden, Mycilan, and Polik.
Action
Haloprogin was previously used in 1% topical creams as an antifungal agent. It was marketed over the counter primarily to treat tinea infcections of the skin. The mechanism of action is unknown.[1]
Haloprogin had a high incidence of side effects including: irritation, burning, vesiculation (blisters), scaling, and itching. It has since been discontinued due to the emergence of more modern antifungals with fewer side effects.[2]
References
- ^ "Haloprogin". Drugs@FDA. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
- ^ "Haloprogin". DrugBank. University of Alberta (Nov 06, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
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