drug produced by the molds Penicillium griseofulvum and P. janczewski and used in the treatment of ringworm, including athlete`s foot and infections ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/g/72
<drug> Griseofulvin is a fungicide which works by hindering mitosis, in particular by interfering with the spindle and halting chromosome movement during the anaphase stage of mitosis. The compound is produced by the fungus Penicillium griseofulvum. ... (13 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(gris″e-o-ful´vin) an antibiotic administered orally as an antifungal agent for infections of the skin, nails, and scalp. Treatment usually must be prolonged and the patient must be watched for signs of leukopenia, which often occurs when the drug is administered over a long period of time. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: gris′ē-ō-fŭl′vin Definitions: 1. A fungistatic antibiotic produced by Penicillium griseofulvin, P. patulum, and P. janczewskii; used in the systemic treatment of superficial fungal infections caused by the dermatophytes Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton; inhibits microtubule assembly.... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=38469