ciclopirox mechanism of action

Ciclopirox is a synthetic antifungal agent. It kills the fungus by inhibiting the cell membrane ATPase of the fungus. This is compared to azole antifungals(ex. Nizoral) that act in a way that inhibits cell membrane synthesis.

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PPI - esomeprazole DR

what "DR" mean?

Delayed released 

why it is needed

PPI preparations should be taken before meals in order to act when the pH of the gastrointestinal tract is the lowest.

However, since general medicines are usually taken after meals, patients feel uncomfortable. 

In addition, because of the short duration of action of general formulations, it is not possible to prevent pain from gastric acid secretion from night to dawn.