name: | Miconazole |
ATC code: | A07AC01 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Miconazole is an imidazole antifungal medication, primarily used for the treatment of fungal infections. It is effective against dermatophytes and yeast infections, and is often used in the treatment of candidiasis in the oral, gastrointestinal, and vaginal regions. Miconazole is approved and widely used today in topical and oral forms.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after oral administration of miconazole.
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