Tolnaftate

Tolnaftate is an antifungal used topically to treat tinea infections that works by inhibiting sterol biosynthesis in the fungus and is thought to inhibit squalene epoxidase. Sterols are important compounds in the fungal cell wall.

Class Drugs

Tolnaftate

Class Mechanism of Action

Inhibits sterol biosynthesis

Class Application

Tinea (cruris, corporis, pedis)

Class Adverse Effects

Skin irritation

Drug Table

Drug Name	Application	Comments	Image
Tolnaftate			"Toll" "Raft"