name: | Butoconazole |
ATC code: | G01AF15 | route: | intravaginal |
n-compartments | 1 |
Butoconazole is an imidazole-class antifungal agent, primarily used as a topical medication for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. It inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol, a critical component of fungal cell membranes. Butoconazole is FDA-approved and remains in clinical use for vaginal yeast infections.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters for adult female patients using intravaginal administration; no published pharmacokinetic studies in humans found.