Itraconazole has a wide range of uses in treating fungal infections, including:
1. Dermatophyte infections: such as ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), and jock itch (tinea cruris).
2. Candidiasis: including vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and systemic candidiasis.
3. Aspergillosis: a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species.
4. Histoplasmosis: an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum.
5. Blastomycosis: a fungal infection caused by Blastomyces species.
6. Onychomycosis: fungal infection of the nails.
Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes. By disrupting ergosterol synthesis, it compromises the integrity and function of the fungal cell membrane, ultimately leading to cell death.
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