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sulconazole nitrate

sulconazole nitrate (EXELDERM) is a cytochrome p450 51 inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — sulconazole nitrate
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

sulconazole nitrate (EXELDERM) is a cytochrome p450 51 inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN sulconazole nitrate
Brand EXELDERM
Mechanism Cytochrome P450 51 inhibitor
Target Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase
Route TOPICAL
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Cytochrome P450 51 inhibitor

Primary target: Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is sulconazole nitrate?

sulconazole nitrate (EXELDERM) is a cytochrome p450 51 inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for sulconazole nitrate?

EXELDERM is a marketed brand name for sulconazole nitrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of sulconazole nitrate?

sulconazole nitrate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.