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B. Undecylenic acid
C. Ciclopirox
D. Clofazimine
Which of the following is not an antifungal drug?
A. KetoconazoleB. Undecylenic acid
C. Ciclopirox
D. Clofazimine
Ans. D. (Clofazimine)
Explanation:
Classification of antifungals
Antibiotics
• Polyenes: Amphotericin B, Nystatin, Hamycin, and Natamycin
• Heterocyclic benzofuran: Griseofulvin
• Antimetabolite: Flucytosine
Azoles
• Imidazoles (topical): Clotrirnazole, Econazole, Miconazole, Oxiconazole, and Ketoconazole
• Triazoles (systemic): Fluconazole, itraconazole, and Voriconazole
• Allylamine: Terbinafine
o Other topical agents: Tolnaftate, Undecylenic acid, Benzoic acid, Ciclopirox olamine, Butenafine, and Sodium Thiosulfate
Explanation:
Classification of antifungals
Antibiotics
• Polyenes: Amphotericin B, Nystatin, Hamycin, and Natamycin
• Heterocyclic benzofuran: Griseofulvin
• Antimetabolite: Flucytosine
Azoles
• Imidazoles (topical): Clotrirnazole, Econazole, Miconazole, Oxiconazole, and Ketoconazole
• Triazoles (systemic): Fluconazole, itraconazole, and Voriconazole
• Allylamine: Terbinafine
o Other topical agents: Tolnaftate, Undecylenic acid, Benzoic acid, Ciclopirox olamine, Butenafine, and Sodium Thiosulfate
