What are the main uses and side effects of Clotrimazole?

Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antimycotic drug mainly used for the treatment of Candida albicans and other fungal infections. As well as its antimycotic activity, clotrimazole has become a drug of interest against several other diseases such as sickle cell disease, malaria and some cancers. It has also been combined with other molecules, such as the metals, to produce clotrimazole complexes that show improved pharmacological efficacy. The most prominent side effects of clotrimazole prepara tions in current use are those associated with the use of oral lozenges for the treatment of oral candidiasis. These include nausea, vomiting, unpleasant mouth sensations, pruritus and elevation of liver enzymes.

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