Showing posts with label Penlac and Stieprox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Penlac and Stieprox. Show all posts

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Nail Fungus Drug Might Help Against HIV, Study Suggests - Drugs.com MedNews

We know that, Ciclopirox olamine (used in preparations called BatrafenLoproxMycosterPenlac and Stieprox) is a synthetic antifungal agent for topical dermatologic treatment of superficial mycoses. It is most useful against Tinea versicolor.

According to a new study this  drug used to treat nail fungus may hold promise against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.