It is a pharmaceutical prepration used to treat or prevent fungal infections like Mycosis (fungal infection of animals including humans), Athlete's foot, Dermatophytosis , Candidiasis and many other serious systemic infections. Fluconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole inhibit cytochrome P450-dependent enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of ergosterol, which is required for fungal cell membrane structure and function.
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