Question

An example of Imidazole containing antifungal drug is

• A. Ketoconazole
• B. Itraconazole
• C. Fluconazole
• D. Griseofulvin

Hint:

Imidazole antifungals like Ketoconazole are often used for topical or systemic fungal infections, but they may have more side effects compared to triazoles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Imidazole-containing antifungal drugs are a class of antifungals that have an imidazole ring in their chemical structure. Ketoconazole is a well-known example of an imidazole antifungal, used to treat fungal infections by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis, a key component of fungal cell membranes. Itraconazole and Fluconazole are triazole antifungals, which contain a triazole ring instead. Griseofulvin is not related to imidazoles or triazoles; it works by inhibiting fungal mitosis.
Thus, the correct answer is Ketoconazole.