NCIt definition : An imidazole with antifungal property. Econazole compromises the integrity of fungal
cell wall through inhibiting 14-alpha demethylase, which catalyzes conversion of lanosterol
to ergosterol, an essential component of the fungal cell wall. As a result, this agent
increases cellular permeability thereby resulting in leakage of cellular contents.
Furthermore, econazole has also been implicated to inhibit endogenous respiration,
interact with membrane phospholipids, inhibit purine uptake, and impair triglyceride
and/or phospholipid biosynthesis.;