Griseofulvin (500mg) mb

Griseofulvin (500mg)

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Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails. Here's some information about it:

1. Indications:

   • Griseofulvin is primarily used to treat dermatophyte infections, including ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and fungal infections of the scalp (tinea capitis).
   • It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi responsible for these infections, such as Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton species.

2. Mechanism of Action:

   • Griseofulvin interferes with the synthesis of fungal cell walls by binding to microtubules, preventing fungal mitosis and cell division.
   • As a result, fungal cells become unable to proliferate and spread, leading to the gradual eradication of the infection.