Luliconazole is an imidazole antifungal. Its mechanism of action involves inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis by inhibition of sterol 14α-demethylase.
General description
Luliconazole also called LLCZ, {(?)-(E)-[(4R)-4-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene](1H-imidazol-1-yl) acetonitrile} is optically active compound. It is used as a topical medicine for treating dermatophytosis and dermatitis. It is a potential antifungal against Candida and other fungal infections of skin, groin and feet.