Griseofulvin disrupts microtubule function during mitosis and is primarily used orally to treat dermatophyte infections of hair (tinea capitis) and nails (onychomycosis).
Griseofulvin disrupts microtubule function during mitosis and is primarily used orally to treat dermatophyte infections of hair (tinea capitis) and nails (onychomycosis).
| Front | What is the mechanism of action of griseofulvin? What is it most often used to treat as an oral agent? |
|---|---|
| Back | Disrupts microtubule function during mitosis Dermatophyte (tinea) → infection of hair (tinea capitis) → nails (onychomycosis) |
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