NCIt definition : A synthetic, broad-spectrum antifungal agent with additional antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
activities. Ciclopirox exerts its action by binding to and chelating trivalent cations,
such as Fe3 and Al3 , thereby inhibiting the availability of essential co-factors
for enzymes. This may lead to a loss of activity of enzymes that are essential for
cellular metabolism, organization of cell wall structure and other crucial cell functions.
In addition, ciclopirox exerts its anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase
and cyclooxygenase (COX).;