clioquinol
Definition
Noun: - A medicinal drug primarily used in topical applications to treat specific types of fungal skin infections, such as athlete's foot.
Usage
- Clioquinol is used as a topical antifungal agent. It is typically applied directly to the affected skin area.
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Advanced Usage
- Historically, clioquinol was also used orally for intestinal infections, but such systemic use has been largely discontinued in many countries due to associated risks of serious neurological side effects.
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Variants and Related Words
- Iodochlorhydroxyquin: This is a synonym and the full chemical name for clioquinol.
- Topical antifungal: This is the general category of medication to which clioquinol belongs.
Synonyms
- Iodochlorhydroxyquin
- Antifungal agent (specific context)
Notes on Meaning
- The core meaning of clioquinol is as a specific chemical compound with medicinal antifungal properties. Its use is now mostly restricted to topical ointments and creams for superficial infections.
Noun
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drug used to treat certain fungal infection (as athlete's foot)
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