Description

Econazole Nitrate interferes with fungal oxidative enzymes to cause lethal accumulation of H2O2. They also reduce the formation of ergosterol, an important constituent of fungal cell wall.

Econazole Nitrate is indicated for topical application- In the treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton tonsurans, Microsporum canis, Microsporum audouini, Microsporum gypseum, and Epidermophyton floccosum, In the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis, and in the treatment of tinea versicolor.

Warfarin: Concomitant administration of econazole and warfarin has resulted in enhancement of anticoagulation effect. Most cases reported product application with use under occlusion, genital application, or application to large body surface area which may increase the systemic absorption of econzole nitrate. Monitoring of International Normalized Ratio (INR) and/or prothrombin time may be indicated especially for patients who apply econazole to large body surface areas, in the genital area, or under occlusion. Carcinogenicity Studies: Long-term animal studies to determine carcinogenic potential have not been performed.

Econazole is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

During clinical trials, approximately 3% of patients treated with econazole nitrate 1% cream reported side effects thought possibly to be due to the drug, consisting mainly of burning, itching, stinging, and erythema. One case of a pruritic rash has also been reported.

Intravaginal administration in humans has not shown prolonged gestation or other adverse reproductive effects attributable to econazole nitrate therapy. Pregnancy Category C. Econazole nitrate should be used in the first trimester of pregnancy only when the physician considers it essential to the welfare of the patient. The drug should be used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known whether econazole nitrate is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when econazole nitrate is administered to a nursing woman.

Econazole nitrate is not for ophthalmic use.  If a reaction suggesting sensitivity or chemical irritation should occur, use of the medication should be discontinued. For external use only. Avoid introduction of Econazole Nitrate Cream into the eyes.

Overdosage of econazole nitrate in humans has not been reported to date.